Basilisk (noun)

1. A legendary serpent or dragon with deadly venom.
2. A mythical creature said to have the power to kill with its gaze or breath.

Origin:

The word "basilisk" comes from the greek word "basiliskos" meaning "little king" and was first used in the 14th century. it was originally used to describe a legendary serpent or dragon with deadly venom.

Examples:

1. The basilisk was said to have the power to kill with its gaze or breath.
2. In medieval bestiaries, the basilisk was often depicted as a serpent or dragon with a crown.
3. Many stories describe the basilisk as a creature that could only be killed by a weasel.
4. The basilisk is often associated with the devil and evil powers.
5. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the basilisk is a giant serpent that lives in the chamber beneath Hogwarts.