Basiliscus

noun

Bas·​i·​lis·​cus
ˌbasəˈliskəs,
-azə-
: a genus of active carnivorous lizards (family Iguanidae) that have rising above the occiput a membranous pouch which can be inflated with air and along the back a movable crest which can be raised or lowered at will see basilisk sense 3

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, basilisk

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“Basiliscus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basiliscus. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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