Thai basils

A form of Thai basil — A type of sweet basil from Southeast Asia, notable for the anise/tarragon overtones in its flavor, and for the attractive purple color of the leaves and bracts in its flower spikes.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Thai basil
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