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basilic

/ˈbæsɪlɪk/

basilic noun: a basilica.

Noun

basilic (plural basilics)

  1. A basilica.

Adjective

IPA/bəˈsɪlɪk/

basilic (comparative more basilic, superlative most basilic)

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

basilic meaning in Tamil

basilic in Tamil

கைஉட்சிரை, முதன்மையான

Forms of basilic

Noun
pluralbasilics
Adjective
comparativemore basilic
superlativemost basilic

Origin of basilic

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

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

Words formed from basilic

Phrases with basilic

Questions about basilic

What does basilic mean?
Basilic means a basilica.
What is basilic in Tamil?
Basilic in Tamil is கைஉட்சிரை, முதன்மையான. See Basilic meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is basilic?
Basilic can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce basilic?
Basilic is pronounced /ˈbæsɪlɪk/.
What is the plural of basilic?
The plural of basilic is basilics.

Words near basilic in the dictionary

  1. basilemma
  2. basileolatry
  3. basileus
  4. Basilian
  5. Basilians
  6. basilic
  7. basilic vein
  8. basilic veins
  9. basilica
  10. basilicae
  11. basilical

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