Word of the Day: Basilisk

Can you pronounce basilisk?

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

noun 1. A mythical reptile with a lethal gaze or breath, hatched by a serpent from a cock's egg. 2. A long, slender, and mainly bright green lizard found in Central America, the male of which has a crest running from the head to the tail. It can swim well, and is able to run on its hind legs across the surface of water. "We proposed the basilisk as our new school mascot because of its fierce reputation." "As the local folklore tells, the cave of treasures was protected by a 10-foot basilisk." "I thought it was a gecko, but the guide informed me that it was a basilisk." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, 13th century Found in tales of folklore from Pliny the Elder, medieval European accounts, and modern fantasy books, the basilisk is a dangerous mythological creature, often presented as the king of snakes. The origins and methods of defeating this fearsome reptile vary by storyteller, but they all describe a lethal gaze. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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