"basilico" meaning in Italian

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Noun

IPA: /baˈzi.li.ko/ Audio: LL-Q652 (ita)-LangPao-basilico.wav Forms: basilichi [plural], bassilico [alternative, Tuscany]
Rhymes: -iliko Etymology: From Latin basilicum, from Ancient Greek βασιλικόν (basilikón), nominalized neuter form of the adjective βασιλικός (basilikós, “royal, kingly”), derived from βασιλεύς (basileús, “master; king”). Etymology templates: {{der|it|la|basilicum}} Latin basilicum, {{der|it|grc|βασιλικόν}} Ancient Greek βασιλικόν (basilikón) Head templates: {{it-noun|m|basilichi}} basilico m (plural basilichi)
  1. basil (Ocimum basilicum) (herb) Tags: masculine Related terms: pesto

Alternative forms

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