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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 America

Basilisk \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}.
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Make me not sighted like the basilisk. --Shak.
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2. (Zool.) A lizard of the genus {Basiliscus}, belonging to
the family {Iguanid[ae]}.
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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.
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3. (Mil.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its
supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from
its size. [Obs.]
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  • Basilisk - Wikipedia
    The basilisk is sometimes referred to as "king" because it has been reputed to have a mitre or crown-shaped crest on its head Stories of the basilisk show that it is not completely distinguished from the cockatrice
  • The Myth of the Basilisk: The Deadliest Creature of Legend
    Few creatures of ancient and medieval lore inspire as much dread as the basilisk —the so-called “king of serpents ” Feared for its lethal gaze and toxic breath, the basilisk occupies a unique space in the mythological imagination, blending natural history, symbolism, and moral allegory
  • BASILISK Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The use of "basilisk" as an adjective occurs most frequently in phrases such as "basilisk stare"; recalling the notorious gaze of the legendary basilisk, it describes the deep and piercing look of someone who is frightening or seductive
  • The Basilisk Lizard: 12 Facts About the Weird Jesus Lizard
    Basilisk lizards live in the tropical rainforests of Central America and northern South America You’ll find basilisks in Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Colombia, almost always close to bodies of water like rivers, streams, and ponds
  • Basilisk: The Legendary King of Serpents Explained
    Q: What is a Basilisk? A: A Basilisk is a legendary serpent from ancient Greek and medieval European folklore, famous for its deadly gaze, poisonous breath, and reputation as the King of Serpents
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  • Basilisk, The Mythic Monster That Kills With A Single Look
    First described by Pliny the Elder in 79 C E , the basilisk is a legendary rooster-serpent hybrid of Greek and Roman lore that can kill victims with its lethal glare
  • Basiliscus (lizard) - Wikipedia
    Both the generic name, Basiliscus, and the common name, "basilisk", derive from the Greek basilískos (βασιλίσκος) meaning "little king" The specific epithet, vittatus, which is Latin for "striped", was given in Carl Linnæus ' 10th edition of Systema Naturæ
  • Basilisk | Mythical, Pet Reptile | Britannica
    Basilisk, (genus Basiliscus), any of four species of forest lizards of tropical North and South America belonging to the family Iguanidae The name is applied because of a resemblance to the legendary monster called basilisk (see cockatrice)





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