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Italian word

basilico

basil (the herb)

Looks like

basilica / basic

a basilica is a type of large church building; basic means fundamental

⚠️ The trap

'Basilico' looks like 'basilica' (the church). Both come from Greek 'basilikós' (royal), and basil was indeed considered a royal herb. But on a menu, 'basilico' is the herb that goes on your caprese and Margherita pizza — not a church.

To say "a basilica is a type of large church building; basic means fundamental" in Italian:

basilico (basil herb)

"basilico" in English means:

basil (the herb)

Example

"La caprese si fa con basilico fresco, mai essiccato."

"Caprese is made with fresh basil, never dried."

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