Basil, or Ocimium basilicum, is an annual indigenous to the Old World (central and tropical Asia and Africa), but now grows everywhere all many different climates.
Source: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, p. 604.
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
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