tulsi
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Noun — Holy basil, a fragrant herb native to South Asia that is grown both as a culinary seasoning and as a sacred plant in Hindu tradition.
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Etymology
Borrowed into English from Hindi, which took it from the Sanskrit word for the same plant.
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What does “tulsi” mean?
The word “tulsi” means holy basil, a fragrant herb native to South Asia that is grown both as a culinary seasoning and as a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. In plain terms, a type of basil (also called holy basil) used for cooking, herbal tea, and religious ritual in South Asia.
How do you pronounce “tulsi”?
“Tulsi” is pronounced TUUL-see (/ˈtʊlsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “tulsi” in a sentence?
Here is “tulsi” used in a sentence: “She keeps a pot of tulsi on the balcony and brews the leaves into tea every morning.”
What part of speech is “tulsi”?
“Tulsi” is a noun.
Where does the word “tulsi” come from?
The word “tulsi” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed into English from Hindi, which took it from the Sanskrit word for the same plant.