the basil plant, Ocimum basilicum of Lamiaceae family.

a cattle disease with inflammation of the intestines, causing severe diarrhoea with blood and mucus; dysentery.

a kind of bird .

the act of shaping articles beautifully in a mould.

a well grown wing (of a bird).

excessive or deep love or affection.

a complete surrendering to another.

fall upon vehemently or cruelly.

a tax levied based on number and size of the buildings for storing threshed grain (now obs.).

extreme, compelling emotion; intense emotional drive or excitement; esp. strong love or affection.