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basilic

/ˈbæsɪlɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.10 in modern English

Syllables
basil-ic
IPA
/ˈbæsɪlɪk/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A basilica.

adj

royal; kingly

adj

basilican

adj

Relating to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, such as the basilic vein.

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

basilics (plural) more basilic (comparative) most basilic (superlative)

Derived Forms

basilican brachiobasilic

Frequently Paired Words

basilean basileiolatry basileus basilica basilicon

Questions

How do you pronounce basilic?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæsɪlɪk/.
What does basilic mean?
A basilica.
Where does basilic come from?
It is traced to French.

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