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BASILIC

\bazˈɪlɪk], \bazˈɪlɪk], \b_a_z_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of BASILIC

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Basilica.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Pert. to a public or regal edifice; pert. to the middle vein of the arm.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A large vein on the inner side of the biceps of the arm.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

This name was given, by the ancients, to parts which they conceived to play an important part in the animal economy.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

Royal (applied to certain veins, to denote their supposed importance). [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

n. [Greek] Originally the palace of a king; a large hall or court of Justice;-a church, chapel, or cathedral.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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