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Definition of Gorgonian
1. Noun. Corals having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton.
Exact synonyms: Gorgonian Coral
Generic synonyms: Coral
Group relationships: Gorgonacea, Gorgoniacea, Suborder Gorgonacea, Suborder Gorgoniacea
Specialized synonyms: Sea Feather, Sea Fan, Red Coral
Generic synonyms: Coral
Group relationships: Gorgonacea, Gorgoniacea, Suborder Gorgonacea, Suborder Gorgoniacea
Specialized synonyms: Sea Feather, Sea Fan, Red Coral
Definition of Gorgonian
1. a. Pertaining to, or resembling, a Gorgon; terrifying into stone; terrific.
2. n. One of the Gorgoniacea.
Definition of Gorgonian
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Medical Definition of Gorgonian
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1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a Gorgon; terrifying into stone; terrific. "The rest his look Bound with Gorgonian rigor not to move." (Milton)
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