transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈba-zəl, ˈbā-, -səl ]
noun
Etymology: Middle French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from neuter of basilikos
Date: 15th century
1. : any of several aromatic herbs (genus Ocimum ) of the mint family ; especially : sweet basil
2. : the dried or fresh leaves of a basil used especially as a seasoning