basilic
American
[buh-sil-ik, -zil-]
/ bəˈsɪl ɪk, -ˈzɪl- /
adjective
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kingly; royal.
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Also basilical. of, relating to, or like a basilica.
Etymology
Origin of basilic
1535–45; < Latin basilicus < Greek basilikós royal ( basil ( eús ) king + -ikos -ic )
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