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basilisk

/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/

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noun

Василиск

A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.

Examples :

"The deadly look of the basilisk"

Смертоносный взгляд василиска.

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noun

Василиск

A type of dragon used in heraldry.

Examples :

"The knight's shield displayed a fearsome basilisk, its serpentine body coiled around a sword. "

На щите рыцаря был изображен грозный василиск, чье змеевидное тело обвивалось вокруг меча.

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noun

Василиск

A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus - the basilisk lizard

Examples :

"The basilisk lizard sunned itself on the branch of a tall tree in the park. "

Василиск грелся на ветке высокого дерева в парке.

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noun

Большая медная пушка

A type of large brass cannon.

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully loaded the basilisk onto the wagon for transport to the castle. "

Кузнец осторожно загрузил большую медную пушку на телегу для транспортировки в замок.

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adjective

Базилисковый: зловещий, завораживающий

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

Examples :

"The abandoned house had a basilisk aura, making children afraid to walk past it. "

Заброшенный дом имел базилисковую ауру, из-за которой дети боялись проходить мимо него.

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