Basilisk word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "basilisk" word

[noun] small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America
[noun] ancient brass cannon
[noun] (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

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\Bas"i*lisk\, n. [L. basiliscus, Gr. ? little king, kind of serpent, dim. of ? 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}. Make me not sighted like the basilisk. --Shak. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A lizard of the genus {Basiliscus}, belonging to the family {Iguanid[ae]}. 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. 3. (Mil.) A large piece of ordnance, so called from its supposed resemblance to the serpent of that name, or from its size. [Obs.]

The fun area, different aproach to word »basilisk«

Let's analyse "basilisk" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KSILISAB. Average typing speed for these characters is 2315 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .- ... .. .-.. .. ... -.-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: basilisk: 1 + 9 + 9 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: basilisk: 2 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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