"Langford's basilisk" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Langford's basilisks [plural]
Etymology: After an object in David Langford's short story "BLIT". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Langford's basilisk (plural Langford's basilisks)
  1. (science fiction) An image which causes insanity or death on viewing. Wikipedia link: BLIT (short story), David Langford Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: Langford basilisk
    Sense id: en-Langford's_basilisk-en-noun-nUGu2ZVK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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