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Basilisk

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

A legendary reptile with fatal breath and glance; King of the snakes.

Related Names

Basil, Basileus (Greek for 'king').

Famous Usage

The Basilisk in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' - the legendary King of Serpents; the basilisk in 'The Neverending Story' - an ancient guardian creature.

Screen Details

From J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books and films.

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