What does basilic in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word basilic in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use basilic in French.

The word basilic in French means basil, basilisk, basilisk. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word basilic

basil

nom masculin (plante aromatique) (plant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Voici une délicieuse salade de tomates au basilic.
Here's a delicious tomato and basil salad.

basilisk

nom masculin (créature, animal légendaire) (mythical creature)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Et il succomba au regard mortel du basilic.
And he succumbed to the deathly gaze of the basilisk.

basilisk

nom masculin (reptile d'Amérique tropicale) (lizard)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le basilic est un iguane.
The basilisk is a type of iguana.

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