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basilisk

The correct spelling is basilisk.

How to pronounce basilisk

/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/
noun

IPA: /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/

Say it like: Bas-ili-sk

The correct spelling is basilisk. A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly. For example: "The deadly look of the basilisk"

Usage Examples

The deadly look of the basilisk

Meanings

noun

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

adjective

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

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