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basilisk n. 蛇怪 蛇怪 basilisk n 1: ( classical mythology) a serpent ( or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance 2: ancient brass cannon 3: small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical AmericaBasilisk \ Bas" i* lisk\, n. [ L. basiliscus, Gr. basili` skos little king, kind of serpent, dim. of basiley` s king; -- so named from some prominences on the head resembling a crown.] 1. A fabulous serpent, or dragon. The ancients alleged that its hissing would drive away all other serpents, and that its breath, and even its look, was fatal. See { Cockatrice}. [ 1913 Webster] Make me not sighted like the basilisk. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 2. ( Zool.) A lizard of the genus { Basiliscus}, belonging to the family { Iguanid[ ae]}. [ 1913 Webster] Note: This genus is remarkable for a membranous bag rising above the occiput, which can be filled with air at pleasure; also for an elevated crest along the back, that can be raised or depressed at will. [ 1913 Webster] 3. ( Mil.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from its size. [ Obs.] [ 1913 Webster] |
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