basilisk
Pronunciation:
/ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/noun
Definitions
A mythical (and heraldic) snake-like dragon type, reputed to be so venomous that its gaze was deadly.
Example: The deadly look of the basilisk
A type of dragon used in heraldry.
A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus - the basilisk lizard
A type of large brass cannon.
adjective
Definitions
Suggesting a basilisk (snake-like dragon): baleful, spellbinding.