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basilic.

A basilica.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbæsɪlɪk/
  1. A basilica.

Where this word comes from

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

adj/bəˈsɪlɪk/
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

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