Definition of basilisk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a legendary reptile with fatal breath and glance
2 : any of several crested tropical American lizards (genus Basiliscus of the family Iguanidae) related to the iguanas and noted for their ability to run on their hind legs
basilisk
adjectiveDefinition of basilisk (Entry 2 of 2)
: suggesting a basilisk : baleful, spellbinding the eyes … with all their blaze of basilisk horror— Bram Stoker
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The first known use of basilisk was in the 13th century
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