basilisk

1. (noun) small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America
Related Words: iguanid, iguanid lizard

2. (noun) ancient brass cannon
Related Words: cannon

3. (noun) (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
Related Words: mythical creature, mythical monster



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