Synonyms for basilisk
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A mythical snake-like dragon, so venomous that even its gaze is deadly.
the deadly look of the basilisk
Related words
- Other spellings
- basilisc
Forms
- Plural
- basilisks → serpents, cockatrices…
Example sentences
- serpent The word "serpent" comes from the Latin "serpare".
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| basilisk | rising | |
| serpent | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- serpent2
- 10 letters
- cockatrice
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (serpent2 = 2 syllables).