adj
Meaning 1
royal; kingly
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Standard Lemma guide
basilic
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Pronunciation
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/bəˈsɪlɪk/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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/ˈbæsɪlɪk/
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adj
Meaning 2
basilican
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adj
Meaning 3
Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.
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Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
A basilica.
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History
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós). Doublet of basilic (etymology 1) and basil.
From French basilique. Doublet of basilic (etymology 2) and basil.