Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basil balm

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.10 in modern English

Syllables: basil balm
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A perennial herb, Monarda clinopodia, found in eastern North America, which has aromatic foliage and white- or yellowish- pink flowers.

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noun

A fragrant European mint, Clinopodium acinos (syn. Satureja acinos), which has also been naturalised in eastern North America.

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Usage

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Synonyms

basil thyme mother of thyme acinos arvensis satureja acinos monarda clinopodia

Questions

What does basil balm mean?: A perennial herb, Monarda clinopodia, found in eastern North America, which has aromatic foliage and white- or yellowish- pink flowers.

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