noun (n)

• annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs(noun.plant)

  Synonym:
  common basil, ocimum basilicum
  

  source: wordnet30
• leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried(noun.food)

  Synonym:
  basil
  

  source: wordnet30