basil in arabic
The most common word for basil in Arabic is ريحان (rayhan). It's widely used throughout the Arab world and perfectly captures the herb's fragrant properties.
However, depending on the region, you might also encounter a few other terms:
حَبَق (habaq) is another, albeit less common, term for basil in most Arabic dialects.
حوك (hawk) is used in some areas, particularly the Levant.
حبق كرماني (habaq kermani) specifically refers to sweet basil.
ريحان كبير (rayhan kbeer) translates to "large basil" and might be used to differentiate from other basil varieties.
So, feel free to use any of these terms when referring to basil in Arabic, with ريحان (rayhan) being the most universally understood option.
Is there anything else you'd like to know about basil or its uses in Arabic culture? I'm happy to share more information!
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