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Basil

Basil is a term with several distinct meanings across history, religion, and botany.

Meanings

Basil (herb) — an aromatic plant widely used in cooking and traditional medicine

Basil (name) — a given name with ancient Greek origins, borne by saints and historical figures

Basil the Great — a 4th-century Christian theologian and Church Father

Basil II — a Byzantine Emperor known as "the Bulgar-Slayer"

Related

Culinary herbs, Plant world, Ancient history

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