Cockatrice

[kɔkәtrais]

(noun.) monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance.

Inputed by Jackson--From WordNet

(n.) A fabulous serpent whose breath and look were said to be fatal. See Basilisk.

(n.) A representation of this serpent. It has the head, wings, and legs of a bird, and tail of a serpent.

(n.) A venomous serpent which which cannot now be identified.

(n.) Any venomous or deadly thing.

Checker: Louie

n. Basilisk.

Checked by Alfreda

n. a fabulous monster like a serpent often confounded with the Basilisk (q.v.) and regarded as possessing similar deadly powers.

Typist: Stanley