Basil is an Old World aromatic annual herb (Ocimum basilicum) in the mint family, cultivated for its leaves. Also called sweet basil, the leaves of this plant are used as a seasoning. Basil is a herb used often in Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian cooking. It has many varieties and is used in many various ways to add flavor as a accompaniment to some dishes and as a main ingredient in pesto.
First of all, there is no such word as basilate. the correct word is vacilate, which means to dawdle or hesitate. - Contributor Ella