Gorgon definition - Dictionary

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Gor·gon [ gáwrgən ] (plural Gor·gons)

noun

Definition:

1. Greek monster: in Greek mythology, a monstrous woman with snakes for hair who turned those who looked at her into stone

2. terrifying woman: an offensive term for a woman regarded as very frightening or ugly ( insult )

[14th century. < Latin Gorgon-, stem of Gorgo< Greek Gorgō< gorgos "terrible"]

Gor·go·ni·an [ gawr gṓnee ən ] adjective