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Definition of Gorgoneion
1. n. A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head.
Definition of Gorgoneion
1. Noun. (architecture) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. ¹
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Medical Definition of Gorgoneion
1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Gorgoneios, equiv. To Gorgei^os belonging to a Gorgon. A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)