તુલસી
tulsī/ˈt̪ul.si/
The English word basil is તુલસી (tulsī) in Gujarati.
તુલસી refers to the herb basil.
Meaning: herb (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced [ˈt̪ul.si]. The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- While 'basil' in English usually refers to the sweet basil used in pasta, તુલસી specifically refers to Holy Basil, which has a distinct peppery scent and medicinal properties.
- In many Gujarati households, તુલસી is not just a herb but is worshipped as a goddess and grown in a special ornate planter called a તુલસી ક્યારો.
- The term તુલસી comes from the Sanskrit word તુલસી, which was borrowed from an even older Proto-Dravidian root.
Examples in context
- મને તુલસી ખૂબ ગમે છે.mane tulsi khub game che.I like basil very much.
- તુલસીના પાનનો ઉપયોગ કરો.tulsina paan no upayog karo.Use basil leaves.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry તુલસી, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries તુલસી, CC BY-SA 4.0.
