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Definition of brown basilisk
brown basilisk
Plural:brown basilisks
• noun
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A species of corytophanid lizard native to Mexico and Central America, and introduced to Florida, characterized by its brown coloration, male head crest, and distinctive ability to sprint rapidly across the surface of water to escape predators.
Example
"While exploring the dense wetlands of Central America, the researchers observed a brown basilisk darting upright across the surface of the river."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brown basilisk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brown%20basilisk