Basil

baz'il, n. The angle to which the cutting edge of a tool ground. — [basiled (baz'ild), basiling.] To grind or form to an angle. [OF. and Sp. bisel, sloping edge.] — n. A fragrant aromatic plant. [Gr. basilUce.% royal.] — n. The skin of a sheep tanned. [F. butane.'] Basilic, ba-ziKik. Basilica,-ziKl-ka. A king's palace; a large hall or court of justice: a church, chapel, or cathedral. [Gr. basilike, royal (house), basileus, king.] — Basilic, -ical, a. In the manner of a public edifice or cathedral. (Anat.) Pert, to the middle vein of the right arm. — Basil'icon, n. (Med.) An ointment of wax, pitch, resin, and olive-