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basilicon
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basilicon, n. [L. basilicon, Gr. basiliko`n neut. of basiliko`s: cf. F. basilicon. See Basilica.].
An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or other fatty substance. [1913 Webster]
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