I. ˈbazəl also ˈbās- or ˈbas- or ˈbāz- noun
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Etymology: Middle French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from neuter of basilikos royal — more at basilica
: any of several aromatic plants: as
a. : any plant of the genus Ocimum ; especially : sweet basil — see bush basil
b. : mountain mint 1
II. noun
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Etymology: modification from French basane, from Provençal bazana, from Spanish badana, from Arabic biṭānah, literally, lining
: sheepskin tanned with bark — distinguished from roan
III. ˈbazəl noun
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Etymology: by alteration
: bezel 1