Definitions

1. noun

a sweet-tasting herb used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean and Asian dishes

“The chef added fresh basil to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.”

2. noun

the ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, now known as Paestum

“The excavations at Paestum, formerly known as Basil, revealed an ancient Greek amphitheater.”

3. noun

a type of lizard, especially a basilisk, a reptile in mythology and heraldry

“The mythological basil was said to have the power to kill with a single glance.”

4. verb

to make or become covered in a layer of something, especially dust or frost

“The statue was basil with a thick layer of frost overnight.”

5. verb

to make or become covered with a substance, especially a liquid

“The metal object will basil with oil and corrode quickly.”