Synonyms for Basil (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)):
Basil of Caesarea, Basil the Great, St. Basil, St. Basil the Great
WordNet sense 2 (leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried):
sweet basil
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