About The Word Gorgon
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Gorgon
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What's The Definition Of Gorgon?
[n] (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters having live snakes for hair; a glance turns the beholder to stone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Gorgon: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gorgon: See Also | Euryale | Medusa | mythical creature | mythical monster | Stheno Gorgon In Webster's Dictionary \Gor"gon\ (g[^o]r"g[o^]n), n. [L. Gorgo, -onis, Gr.
Gorgw`, fr. gorgo`s terrible.]
1. (Gr. Myth.) 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. --Milton.
3. (Zo["o]l.) The brindled gnu. See {Gnu}.
\Gor"gon\, a. Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face. --Dryden. |
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