basilisks
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 bas·i·lisk n. Pronunciation: ' ba-sə- ˌ lisk, ' ba-zə- Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin basiliscus, from Greek basiliskos, from diminutive of basileus Date: 14th century 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]]> 2 basilisk n. Function: adjective Date: 1821 : suggesting a basilisk : BALEFUL , SPELLBINDING <the eyes ⋯ with all their blaze of basilisk horror ― Bram Stoker>]]>