(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

(linguistics) of, or relating to a basilect

A new town in Essex, England / A local government district with borough status of Essex, formed in 1974, with its headquarters in the town

plural of basilica

plural of basilisk

(anatomy, relational) Of, pertaining to, or located at a base, but especially at the base of the skull or an organ of Corti. / Lower, inferior, base.

plural of basilect

In a basilectal way.

plural of basilica

plural of basilicon