The Clue
Stew seasoning (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BASIL
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Notes
The answer BASIL is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
BASIL as a noun:
1. any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
2. (Basil, St. Basil, Basil of Caesarea, Basil the Great, St. Basil the Great) = (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
3. (basil, sweet basil) = leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried