basilisk

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/, /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/

Noun

basilisk (plural basilisks)

1. A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.

   The deadly look of the basilisk

2. (heraldiccharge) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
3. A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus - the basilisk lizard
4. A type of large brass cannon.

Translations

• French: basilic
• German: Basilisk
• Italian: basilisco
• Portuguese: basilisco
• Russian: васили́ск
• Spanish: basilisco

Translations

• French: basilic
• Italian: basilisco
• Russian: васили́ск
• Spanish: basilisco

Translations

• French: basilic
• Italian: basilisco
• Russian: васили́ск
• Spanish: basilisco

Adjective

basilisk (not comparable)

1. Suggesting a basilisk (snake-like dragon): baleful, spellbinding.

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