1. Noun
A fabulous serpent whose breath and look were said to be fatal. See Basilisk.
2. Noun
A representation of this serpent. It has the head, wings, and legs of a bird, and tail of a serpent.
3. Noun
A venomous serpent which which cannot now be identified.
4. Noun
Any venomous or deadly thing.
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