basilic vein

noun

Anatomy.

1. a large vein on the inner side of the arm.

basilic vein

/ bəˈzɪlɪk /

noun

1. a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilic vein¹

First recorded in 1660–70, basilic vein is from Latin vēna basilica “royal vein”

Word History and Origins

Origin of basilic vein¹

C18: from Latin basilicus kingly; see _basil