sweet basil

Noun sweet basil has 2 senses

• sweet basil(n = noun.plant) common basil, ocimum basilicum - annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs;
has parts: basil, sweet basil
is a kind of basil

• sweet basil(n = noun.food) basil - leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried;
is a kind of herb
is a part of common basil, ocimum basilicum, sweet basil