Basil

Kannada Meaning

ತುಳಸಿ

ತುಳಸಿ ಜಾಯಿಯ ಸಸ್ಯ

English Meaning

  1. An Old World aromatic annual herb (Ocimum basilicum) in the mint family, cultivated for its leaves. Also called sweet basil.
  2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
  3. Any of various plants in the genus Ocimum, native to warm regions, having aromatic foliage and terminal clusters of small, usually white flowers.