Dutch

Noun

basilicum n ‎(plural basilicums, diminutive basilicumpje n)

1. basil, name of some plants of the Mint family, notably:
   1. Ocimum basilicum, an ornamental
   2. Ocimum suave, cultivated for cookery
2. the second plant's edible leaves, used as a spice
3. an ointment made from the plant

Synonyms

• koningskruid n

Related terms

• basilica, basiliek

Latin

Etymology

Substantive of basilicus ‎(“royal, princely”), from Ancient Greek βασιλικός ‎(basilikós, “royal”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /baˈsi.li.kum/, [baˈsɪ.lɪ.kũ]

Noun

basilicum n ‎(genitive basilici); second declension

1. a royal or princely robe
2. (Late Latin) basil

Inflection

Second declension.

Related terms

• basilica
• basilicē
• basilicus

Descendants

Adjective

basilicum

1. nominative neuter singular of basilicus
2. accusative masculine singular of basilicus
3. accusative neuter singular of basilicus
4. vocative neuter singular of basilicus