Herbs Word Search — Hard

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BAEL /beɪl/ · noun: A bael is a round, hard-shelled citrus-like fruit of the tree Aegle marmelos, native to India and Southeast Asia, prized for its medicinal and culinary uses; it also refers to the tree itself. Related: stone apple, bilva, wood apple.
CATNIP /ˈkætnɪp/ · noun: A perennial herb of the mint family (Nepeta cataria) with downy grey-green leaves and small white flowers, whose scent strongly attracts or excites many cats. It is also used to refer to the dried leaves and flowering tops of this plant, which are sometimes brewed as a herbal tea. Related: catmint, nepeta, Nepeta cataria.
ASPARAGUS /əˈspærəɡəs/ · noun: A long-stemmed green vegetable and the perennial plant (Asparagus officinalis) from which it is harvested; its young shoots are eaten cooked or raw as a spring delicacy. Related: spears.
SOY /soʊ/ · noun, verb: A plant protein derived from the soybean, used as a food source or in various industrial applications. To treat or use something with soy, especially to make it more durable or water-resistant. Related: bean, legume, protein, sauce.
BASIL /ˈbæzəl/ (UK), /ˈbeɪzəl/ (US) · noun: An aromatic herb of the mint family, with sweet-smelling leaves used fresh or dried as a culinary seasoning, especially in Italian and Southeast Asian cooking. Also, a cultivated plant of the genus Ocymum/Ocimum. Related: herb, seasoning, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum.