Basilic
/bəˈsɪlɪk/noun
Relating to a basilica, or in anatomy, pertaining to the inner side of the arm.
Did you know?Basilic ultimately comes from Greek basilikos, “royal,” from basileus, “king,” and the same royal root also gave us basilica, basil, and basilisk.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
basilikós
“royal; kingly”
Late Latin
Latin
basilicus
“royal; pertaining to a basilica”
Old French
Old French
basilique
“royal; basilical”
Middle English
English
basilik
“pertaining to a basilica or royal in sense”
Modern English
English
basilic
“relating to a basilica or to the basilic vein”