basilisk

Example Sentences

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Even though numerous other animals do it—from fishing spiders to basilisk lizards—a caterpillar’s half-dozen feet and other protrusions seem better suited to inching up tree branches.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 23, 2021

The catoblepas and, more famously, the basilisk, both described by Pliny the Elder, could kill with the single glance.

From Scientific American • Dec. 29, 2020

Mr. Musk laughed, agreeing, “Rococo basilisk is no joke!”

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2020

The shelter is temporarily housing some of the animals, including 45 birds, 49 rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, a chinchilla and a brown basilisk.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2017

“We’ve got to go! If the basilisk comes —” “It won’t come until it is called,” said Riddle calmly.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling