noun🔗ShareBasilicA mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly."The deadly look of the basilisk"Le regard mortel du basilic.mythologyanimalsupernaturalheraldryliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasilicA type of dragon used in heraldry."The knight's shield displayed a fearsome basilisk, its serpentine body coiled around a sword. "Le bouclier du chevalier affichait un basilic effrayant, son corps serpentin enroulé autour d'une épée.mythologyheraldryanimalsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasilicA tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus - the basilisk lizard"The basilisk lizard sunned itself on the branch of a tall tree in the park. "Le basilic se prélassait sur la branche d'un grand arbre dans le parc.animalnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGros canon de bronzeA type of large brass cannon."The blacksmith carefully loaded the basilisk onto the wagon for transport to the castle. "Le forgeron chargea soigneusement le gros canon de bronze sur le chariot pour le transporter au château.militaryweaponmachinehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe basilic: maléfique, envoûtantSuggesting a basilisk (snake-like dragon): baleful, spellbinding."The abandoned house had a basilisk aura, making children afraid to walk past it. "La maison abandonnée avait une aura de basilic, ce qui effrayait les enfants de passer devant.mythologyliteraturecharactersupernaturalanimalinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
