Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Basilisk

(in R.V., Isa. 11:8, 14:29, 59:5; Jer. 8:17), the "king serpent," as the name imports; a fabulous serpent said to be three spans long, with a spot on its head like a crown. Probably the yellow snake is intended.

• (See Cockatrice)