魚腥菜

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: he5 cên1 cai3
POJ: hûr-tsheⁿ-tshài
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: basil (Ocimum basilicum)
魚腥菜

The literal name ("fish-smelling vegetable") more commonly denotes Houttuynia cordata (fishwort) in standard Chinese, so the Teochew-tagged "basil" gloss given by the source is worth double-checking.

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