Definitions for basilic

basilic ba·sil·ic

Spelling: [buh-sil-ik, -zil-]
IPA: /bəˈsɪl ɪk, -ˈzɪl-/

Basilic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 150 anagrams from letters in basilic (abciils).

Definitions for basilic

adjective

  1. kingly; royal.
  2. Also, basilican, basilical. of, relating to, or like a basilica.

Origin of basilic

1535-45; Latin basilicus Greek basilikós royal (basil(eús) king + -ikos -ic)

Examples for basilic

The basilic with its mysterious aspect, its grandeur, was connected with the life itself of the city, and could inspire a painter.

The paving recalls the style of the basilic of the primitive times.

Some hardness could here be felt in the course of the basilic vein.

Some blood taken from the basilic and femoral veins was likewise sown.

Scammony, under the form of basilic powder, has long been employed to expel worms in children.

Sold for basilic powder, to which it approaches nearer in composition than the preceding.

The apse was developed from the somewhat similar part of the Roman basilic, in which the magistrate (prtor) sat.

Word Value for basilic
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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