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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-sil-ik, -zil-]
- /bəˈsɪl ɪk, -ˈzɪl-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buh-sil-ik, -zil-]
- /bəˈsɪl ɪk, -ˈzɪl-/
Definitions of basilic word
- adjective basilic designating or of a large vein of the upper arm, on the inner side of the biceps muscle 3
- adjective basilic of a basilica; basilican 3
- adjective basilic kingly 3
- adjective basilic kingly; royal. 1
- adjective basilic Also, basilican, basilical. of, relating to, or like a basilica. 1
- noun basilic A basilica. 1
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Origin of basilic
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin basilicus < Greek basilikós royal (basil(eús) king + -ikos -ic)
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Parts of speech for Basilic
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basilic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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