Bahasa Melayu
selasih
English
basil, sweet basil
A fragrant herb used in cooking and sometimes in traditional uses.
سلاسيه
Examples
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Ibu menambah daun selasih ke dalam minuman itu.
Mother added basil leaves to the drink.
Aroma selasih sangat harum apabila daun itu dihancurkan.
Basil smells very nice when the leaves are crushed.
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selasih
It is a fragrant herb.
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