英语词汇basil的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	basil
词源	basil. Basil was once believed to have been used in making royal perfume, and so the aromatic herb takes its name from the Greek basilikos, royal. In ancient times it was thought to have great healing properties. Boccaccio’s Decameron tells the story of Isabella, who put her murdered lover’s head in a pot, planted basil on top, and watered it with her tears.
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