basilisk

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/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ English

Definitions

noun

A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.“The deadly look of the basilisk”
A type of dragon used in heraldry.
A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus - the basilisk lizard
A type of large brass cannon.

adjective

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

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Synonyms

basilisc dragon basilisk lizard serpent lion lizard viper three-step snake twig snake aspis adder thanatophidia fierce snake ophidian anguiped serpentkind chinese dragon

Associated

cockatrice manticore hecate ginny lizard petrified fangs iguana weasel stare emulator

Rhymes

basylous basilisks sphacelus vassaless hassle us

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