ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BASIL
From Old French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos royal, from basileus king.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BASIL»
The term «basil» is very widely used and occupies the
13.672 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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4 QUOTES WITH «BASIL»
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basil.
I believe in the magic of preparation. You can make just about any foods taste wonderful by adding herbs and spices. Experiment with garlic, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs on vegetables to make them taste great.
If you've got a plot the size of a car or a tiny yard in Italy, you're going to be growing tomatoes and basil and celery and carrots, and everybody is still connected to the land.
Going to Europe as a budding cook opened my eyes to food in a different way. When I got to Italy, the first thing I did was put my little basil plants in the ground and watch them turn into big, healthy bushes.
My perfume, Manifesto, was based on the scent of basil.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASIL»
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basil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
basil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs.
Basil E. Frankweiler
When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from somewhere, she wants to run to somewhere -- to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and, preferably, elegant.
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to keep things in order in their new home and to become a changed person and a heroine to herself.
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to keep things in order in their new home and to become a changed person and a heroine to herself.
Wilkie Collins's Basil (1852) is the story of a young naive man of a noble family who falls in love at first sight with a poor but beautiful young lady.
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Basil: The Genus Ocimum
Covering all the research areas regarding Ocimum such as botany, chemistry and pharmacology, this book will be of interest to everybody involved in medicinal and aromatic plant research or related fields.
Raimo Hiltunen, Yvonne Holm, 2003
These stories are to be read, enjoyed, and freely interpreted. Their authorship is perhaps most properly attributed to the tribal storytellers who have carried on the oral tradition that Johnston records and preserves in this book.
Basil of Caesarea is thought of most often as an opponent of heresy and a pioneer of monastic life in the eastern church.
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Translation: An Advanced Resource Book
'Translation' is a comprehensive resource book offering students and researchers support for advanced study.
Basil Hatim, Jeremy Munday, 2004
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The Legend of
Basil the Bulgar-Slayer
An illustrated revisionary account of the reign of the Byzantine emperor Basil II (976-1025).
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The African Slave Trade
Examines European-African relations between 1450 and 1850 including the slave trade and its consequences.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASIL»
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basil is used in the context of the following news items.
Basil: The king of herbs
A bit of basil always brightens tomato, whether it is sprinkled with vinaigrette over sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese or added in the last ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
#CookClub recipe: Potato-Basil Frittata
You could whip up a plate of scrambled eggs with a side of bacon, or you could try this week's #CookClub recipe, a Potato-Basil Frittata. «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow
It consists of nine individual churches - one in the middle with eight around the corners. They were all constructed to commemorate the Russian ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
Italian divers create underwater basil garden
(Noli, Italy) - In the homeland of pesto, a group of diving enthusiasts have come up with a way of growing basil beneath the sea that could ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
Summer recipes to get the best out of basil
There's a big bunch of basil soaking in hot sugar syrup in my kitchen (I'm in the middle of trying out various basil-infused sorbets) and the smell ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Basil and lime sorbet
Basil and lime are even better together than basil and lemon. Brilliant after a ... Tear the basil leaves and add them to the syrup. Make sure the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
The best wines to serve with basil dishes
And in premium whites from Italy you can pick up light nuances of fennel, angelica and, yes, even basil from time to time. It's these refreshing ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Lemon basil key to refreshing soup served cold
The killer app for this recipe from soupaddict.com is lemon basil -- not something that's readily available in most grocery stores. You can always ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
How to cook with herbs: Chocolate basil cake
I was really keen to experiment with basil and sweet flavours. Everyone who has tried this cake likes it, but they are unsure what the flavour is. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Hot Summer Nights Call For Easy Margherita Pizza Pasta
The last thing you want to do on a hot night is spend any time in a roasting kitchen. This simple pasta dish is the solution, with fresh basil and ... «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
