The basilisk lizard is able to run on the surface of the water without sinking.
Source: tatoeba (11607540)
Basilisk
/ˈbæzɪlɪsk/
Synonyms for "basilisk" (7 found)
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Noun(2 words)
cockatricejesus lizard
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Noun(2 words)
legendary serpentmonstrous reptile
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
mythical creaturetropical lizardwater running lizard
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The robot is modeled after the speedy basilisk lizard, which walks on water at speeds of 1.5 meters per second in the rain forests of Central and South America.
Source: tatoeba (12159785)
the deadly look of the basilisk
Source: wiktionary
The queſtion is in vvhat part of this Serpent the poyſon doth lye; Some ſay in the head alone, and that therefore the Bazeliske is deafe, bycauſe the Ayre vvhich ſerueth the Organe of hearing, is reſolued by the intenſiue calidity: but this ſeemeth not to bee true, […]
Source: wiktionary
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