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[Opinions] Basil
Opinions on Basil? BAZZ-ell. Any other herbological favorites? On my mother's side, my earliest known ancestor is named Basil Roby (right off the boat), so I have always liked it.Triphala for a girl is also a GP. I take it every day. :)

This message was edited 5/5/2008, 12:27 PM

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Basil is quite cute, I don't mind it at all.
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Love it!
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I really like Basil. I can't quite see it on a baby though. Perhaps it is just my association with John Cleese's character on Fawlty Towers. :-)
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The only Basil I know is Basil Fawlty. It's a decent name, though.
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I like it for a boy or girl, prefer as a girls MN. I say it BAY-zul.

This message was edited 5/5/2008, 12:41 PM

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Love it.I prefer (and instinctively say) BAY-sil. Not BAY-zil, mind you, but BAY-sil. BAZZ-ell is also wonderful though. That pronunciation somewhat reminds me of Basil Expedition from the Austin Powers movies, though I sincerely doubt anybody else would have that association.I also love Rosemary, for a girl obviously.(edited because "wonderfull" isn't a word)

This message was edited 5/5/2008, 12:35 PM

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Like it.Other herbological favourites?Parsley
Lavender
Oak
Myrtle
Rosemary (not so much, but it's nice)
Sage
Savory (but I guess you can't really use this one...)
Stevia
Tansy
Fern
Violet
Poppy
Daisy
Lily
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Basil always makes me think of Fawlty Towers. I know it's old but that's the only time I've ever heard Basil in real life, so to speak. It also makes me think of the Disney character Basil the Great Mouse Detective. I'm not sure I can picture it on a child today.
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