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BASILISK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-06-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- basilisk
1, record 1, English, basilisk
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Basilisk is one of the monsters with wings; sometimes used synonymously with Cockatrice, it is described in books of heraldry as having an additional head at the end of its tail. The Basilisk is sometimes called an Amphisian Cockatrice. 2, record 1, English, - basilisk
Record 1, Key term(s)
- amphisian cockatrice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- basilic
1, record 1, French, basilic
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reptiles and Amphibians
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- basilisk
1, record 2, English, basilisk
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Jesus Christ Lizard 1, record 2, English, Jesus%20Christ%20Lizard
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of several tropical American iguanic lizards of the genus Basiliscus, noted for the ability to run across the surface of water on their hind legs. 1, record 2, English, - basilisk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reptiles et amphibiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- basilic
1, record 2, French, basilic
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lézard Jésus-Christ 1, record 2, French, l%C3%A9zard%20J%C3%A9sus%2DChrist
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lézard d'Amérique tropicale, pourvu d'une crête céphalique et dorsale, vivant dans les arbres, au bord des rivières, et capable de courir sur le sol ou sur l'eau en position bipède. Genre basiliscus, famille des iguanidés. 1, record 2, French, - basilic
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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