basilic

[ buh-sil-ik, -zil- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Origin of basilic¹

1535–45; < Latin basilicus < Greek basilikós royal ( basil ( eús ) king + -ikos -ic )

The apse was developed from the somewhat similar part of the Roman basilic, in which the magistrate (prtor) sat.

Some hardness could here be felt in the course of the basilic vein.

Some blood taken from the basilic and femoral veins was likewise sown.

The paving recalls the style of the basilic of the primitive times.

The basilic with its mysterious aspect, its grandeur, was connected with the life itself of the city, and could inspire a painter.

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