basilic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A basilica.
adj
  1. royal; kingly
  2. basilican
  3. Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæsɪlɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-basilic1.wav /bəˈsɪlɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-basilic2.wav

Word forms

basilic basilics more basilic most basilic

Etymology

From French basilique. Doublet of basilic (etymology 2) and basil.

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