băsĭlĭcon, v. basilicus, II. C. 2.
·noun An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or other fatty substance. ...
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An ointment composed of wax, resin, pitch, black resin, and olive oil. Yellow basilicon, of olive oi...
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