basilisk/ˈbæzɪlɪsk; `bæsəˌlɪsk/ n1 small tropical American lizard （热带美洲的）小蜥蜴.2 mythical reptile said to be able to cause death by its look or breath （神话中的）蛇怪（传说其目光或气息可致命）.
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