GORGONIZE

Etymology

Verb

gorgonize (third-person singular simple present gorgonizes, present participle gorgonizing, simple past and past participle gorgonized)

(transitive) To stupefy, paralyze or petrify.

Anagrams

• goozering

Source: Wiktionary


Gor"gon*ize, v. t.

Definition: To have the effect of a Gorgon upon; to turn into stone; to petrify. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

coffee icon