Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alfavaca
noun
/ˌæl.fəˈvɑː.kə/
Definition
Alfavaca refers to a type of basil, commonly used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Examples
- The alfavaca added a fresh taste to the tomato sauce.
- He sprinkled alfavaca on his pasta salad for extra flavor.
- In some cultures, alfavaca is used to make refreshing herbal teas.
Meaning
In culinary contexts, alfavaca is valued for its aromatic leaves, which add flavor to various dishes.
Synonyms
- basil
- sweet basil
- Ocimum basilicum