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Definition of brown basilisk

brown basilisk

Plural:brown basilisks
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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."

• Nearby Words

browbone
brown
brown anole
brown basilisk
brown bear
brown blind snake
brown earth snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brown basilisk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brown-basilisk
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