English Dictionary

basilisk

/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/

noun

A mythical snake-like dragon, so venomous that even its gaze was deadly. / (science fiction) An information hazard, especially a Langford's basilisk. / (heraldry) A type of dragon used in heraldry.

The basilisk slithered through the dark forest.

意味（1）

A mythical snake-like dragon, so venomous that even its gaze was deadly.

意味（2）

(science fiction) An information hazard, especially a Langford's basilisk.

A basilisk, in this context, is information that can hurt you simply because you are aware of it.

意味（3）

(heraldry) A type of dragon used in heraldry.

意味（4）

A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus: the basilisk lizard.

As a guide to start your collection we'd suggest either iguanas, tejus, swifts, basilisks, horned toads or alligator lizards.

意味（5）

A type of large brass cannon.

Awake ye men of Memphis, heare the clange

Of Scythian trumpets, heare the Baſiliſkes,

Awake ye men of Memphis, heare the clange Of Scythian trumpets, heare the Baſiliſkes, That roaring, ſhake Damaſcus turrets downe, […]