basilic

noun, adj — 4 senses

basilic

noun

/ˈbæsɪlɪk/

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

A basilica.

basilic

adj

/bəˈsɪlɪk/

Etymology From Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós). Doublet of basilic (etymology 1) and basil.

royal; kingly

basilican

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.

Derived terms: basilican, brachiobasilic
Related terms: basilean, basileiolatry, basileus, basilica, basilicon

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