basilicò
masculine
The Sicilian word for basil is basilicò.
basilicò refers to the aromatic herb. It is distinct from the related name Vasili, which is a masculine given name.
Meaning: herb (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
basilicò is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In Sicilian tradition, certain aromatic herbs like basilicò are often used in folk rituals to protect a home from the 'evil eye'.
- The word basilicò shares the same root as the word 'basilica', which refers to a large building or a king's hall.
Examples in context
- U basilicò è friscu.The basil is fresh.
- Vogghiu n'unciu di basilicò.I want a little bit of basil.
- Scinni u basilicò d'u jardinu.Pick the basil from the garden.
Example conversation
Giuseppe and Rosa are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- GiuseppeRosa, unn'è u basilicò?Rosa, where is the basil?
- RosaÈ dintra u frigo, Giuseppe.It is inside the fridge, Giuseppe.
- GiuseppeGrazziu, u basilicò è friscu?Thanks, is the basil fresh?
- RosaSì, l'hai accattatu stamattina.Yes, you bought it this morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “basil” translations and entries basilicò, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basilicò, CC BY-SA 4.0.
