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Definition of Basilisk

1. Noun. (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance.

2. Noun. Ancient brass cannon.

3. Noun. Small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America.

Definition of Basilisk

1. n. A fabulous serpent, or dragon. The ancients alleged that its hissing would drive away all other serpents, and that its breath, and even its look, was fatal. See Cockatrice.

Definition of Basilisk

1. a fabled serpent [n -S]

Medical Definition of Basilisk

1. 1. A fabulous serpent, or dragon. The ancients alleged that its hissing would drive away all other serpents, and that its breath, and even its look, was fatal. See Cockatrice. "Make me not sighted like the basilisk." (Shak) 2. A lizard of the genus Basiliscus, belonging to the family Iguanidae. This genus is remarkable for a membranous bag rising above the occiput, which can be filled with air at pleasure; also for an elevated crest along the back, that can be raised or depressed at will. 3. A large piece of ordnance, so called from its supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from its size. Origin: L. Basiliscus, Gr. Little king, kind of serpent, dim. Of king; so named from some prominences on the head resembling a crown. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basilisk

basilica basilica basilicae basilical basilical basilican basilicas Basilicata basilicon basilicus

basilic vein basilic vein Basiliscus basiliscusfibrase basilisk (current term) basilisk (current term) basilisks basils basil balm basil mint

Basil of Caesarea Basil the Great basil thyme basin basin basinal basinasal basinasal line basined basinet

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