basil balm
1. perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls • Syn: Monarda clinopodia • Hypernyms: monarda, wild bergamot 2. fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America • Syn: basil thyme, mother of thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos • Hypernyms: herb, herbaceous plant • Member Holonyms: Acinos, genus Acinos
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