English Words Starting With B

• basie

  nounRare
  /ˈbeɪ.si/A name, specifically the surname of the renowned American jazz pianist and bandleader, Count Basie.
• basify

  verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.faɪ/To make (a solution, substance, or system) more basic or alkaline; to raise its pH.
• basil

  nounB1
  /ˈbæz.əl/A fragrant herb of the mint family with bright green leaves, used as a culinary seasoning.
• basil i

  nounC1
  /ˈbæz.əl/A fragrant herb with green or purple leaves, commonly used in cooking, especially in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
• basil thyme

  nounLow
  /ˈbæz.əl taɪm/A low-growing, aromatic herb of the mint family (genus Acinos, especially Acinos arvensis, syn. Clinopodium acinos), with small, purple or pink flowers and leaves that resemble a cross between basil and thyme.
• basilan

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbæsɪlæn/An island province of the Philippines.
• basilar membrane

  nounC2
  /ˈbæs.ɪ.lə ˈmem.breɪn/A vital, thin, flexible strip of tissue within the cochlea of the inner ear that supports the organ of Corti, the sensory structure for hearing.
• basilard

  nounVery Low (Historical/Archaic)
  /ˈbæzɪlɑːd/A type of long dagger or short sword, especially one with a crescent-shaped guard, used in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
• basildon

  nounLow (proper noun of a specific place)
  /ˈbæz.əl.dən/A town in Essex, England, named after its founder or a local figure.
• basilect

  nounC2
  /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/The variety of a language that is most different from the standard, prestige form; typically associated with lower socioeconomic groups or as a first language form in creole continua.
• basilian

  adjectivenounvery low
  /bəˈzɪliən/A religious order of monks in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches, following the rule of Saint Basil the Great.
• basilic vein

  nounC2
  /bəˈsɪlɪk veɪn/A large, superficial vein running along the inner side of the upper arm, from the hand to the armpit, important for blood return and medical access.
• basilica

  nounC1
  /bəˈzɪl.ɪ.kə/A large, important church, especially one built in a specific rectangular style with a central nave and aisles, often granted ceremonial privileges by the Pope.
• basilicata

  nounC1
  /bəˌsɪlɪˈkɑːtə/A region in southern Italy, forming the instep of the Italian 'boot'.
• basilisk

  nounC2 (Low-frequency word; occurs primarily in fantasy literature, mythology, or zoological contexts.)
  /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/A mythical reptile or dragon with a deadly gaze or breath, often said to resemble a giant snake or lizard.
• basilius

  nounVery Low
  /bəˈzɪl.i.əs/A historical or literary title, often a male given name of Greek origin, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'. In English, it primarily functions as a proper noun referring to historical/religious figures or as a literary/archaic term.
• basin

  nounB1
  /ˈbeɪ.sən/A round, open container, typically used for holding liquids or for washing.
• basin range

  nounLow. Specialized geographical/geological term.
  /ˈbeɪsən reɪndʒ/A series of connected mountains that form the rim or boundary of a large, bowl-shaped depression in the Earth's surface.
• basinet

  nounLow/Very Low
  /ˈbæsɪnɛt/A light, close-fitting medieval helmet, typically worn under a great helm or by itself.
• basing point

  nounLow
  /ˈbeɪsɪŋ pɔɪnt/A specific location used as a central reference or starting point for pricing, logistical planning, or economic analysis.

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