basil
The origin and history of basil.
Etymology
From Old French basile, ultimately from Greek basilikon, "royal," from basileus, "king" — the herb was seen as a "kingly" plant.
The origin and history of basil.
From Old French basile, ultimately from Greek basilikon, "royal," from basileus, "king" — the herb was seen as a "kingly" plant.
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