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Definition of Gorgon
1. 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.
Generic synonyms: Mythical Creature, Mythical Monster
Specialized synonyms: Medusa, Stheno, Euryale
Definition of Gorgon
1. n. 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. a. Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face.
Definition of Gorgon
1. Adjective. Like a '''gorgon'''; very ugly or terrifying. ¹
2. Noun. (Greek mythology) Vicious female monsters from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. ¹
3. Noun. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gorgon
1. an ugly woman [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gorgon
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1. 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.
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