basilisk
noun [ C ] uk/ˈbæz.ə.lɪsk/ us/ˈbæz.ə.lɪsk/
（传说中有剧毒、目光可致人死亡的）巴兹里斯克蛇，蛇怪
an imaginary reptile said to be able to kill by poison or by looking at someone
The herb rue was said to offer protection from basilisks. 据说芸香草可用来防备蛇怪。
a basilisk stare (= one that is extremely unfriendly) 恶狠狠的一瞥
Synonym: cockatrice
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- A cock's egg engendered fear and horror because it reputedly hatched into a basilisk.
- They drew unicorns, dragons, and basilisks.
- She felt herself wither under the blast of his basilisk stare.
- They shuddered at her cold tone of voice and basilisk eyes.