ETYM Latin basiliscus, Greek basiliskos little king, kind of serpent, dim. of basileys king; -- so named from some prominences on the head resembling a crown.
Central and South American lizard, genus Basiliscus. It is able to run on its hind legs when traveling fast (about 11 kph/7 mph) and may dash a short distance across the surface of water. The male has a well-developed crest on the head, body, and tail.
Small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America.
Mythical fire-breathing reptile or one whose stare turned persons to stone; cockatrice; tree-lizard of Central America; ancient brass cannon. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. cocatrice crocodile, French cocatrix, cocatrice. The word is a corruption from the same source as Eng. crocodile, but was confused with cock the bird, French coq, whence arose the fable that the animal was produced from a cock's egg. Related to Crocodile.
Monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance.
Another name for the mythological basilisk. + prikaži više

(Homonym: basal).
1. Any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum.
2. Leaves or the common basil; used fresh or dried; SYN. sweet basil.
Or sweet basil; Plant Ocimum basilicum of the mint family Labiatae. A native of the tropics, it is cultivated in Europe as a culinary herb.