GORGON

Gorgon

(noun) (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

gorgon (plural gorgons)

(Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale

An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.

Adjective

gorgon (not comparable)

Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.

Source: Wiktionary

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Gor"gon, n. Etym: [L. Gorgo, -onis, Gr.

1. (Gr. Myth.)

Definition: One of three fabled sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, with snaky hair and of terrific aspect, the sight of whom turned the beholder to stone. The name is particularly given to Medusa.

2. Anything very ugly or horrid. Milton.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The brindled gnu. See Gnu.

Gor"gon, a.

Definition: Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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