Words that rhyme with basilisk
Basilisk is a 3-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are asterisk, bisque, brisk. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of basilisk
- noun
- (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
- ancient brass cannon
- small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America
Examples of "basilisk" in lyrics
See how basilisk is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Running from a rabid ring-wraith click basilisk"
Aesop Rock — Babies with Guns -
"brown basilisk"
AOL — AOL -
"basilisk 2"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- asterisk
- a star-shaped character * used in printing mark with an asterisk; "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
- bisque
- a thick cream soup made from shellfish
- brisk
- quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate
- disc
- sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove
- disk
- something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "basilisk" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like asterisk, bisque, brisk create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "basilisk" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.