Pesto herb Crossword Clue

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Pesto herb Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
2. (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)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PESTO (noun)
1. a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil
HERB (noun)
1. a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

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BAILS

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