basilic

Etymology 1

French basilique. Doublet of basilic (etymology 2) and basil.

noun

  1. A basilica.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós). Doublet of basilic (etymology 1) and basil.

adj

  1. royal; kingly
  2. basilican
  3. (anatomy) Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.

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