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noun • (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379) • any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum • leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | ||||||||
| 23% | 7 | Key ingredient in some pesto sauces | ||||||
noun • erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Can be used to make cilantro pesto | ||||||
noun • Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley • parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish | ||||||||
Pesto Base Crossword Clue
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BASIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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BASIL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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