Definition of Gorgon
Gor´gon
Pronunciation:
gôr´gǒn
n.
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
.
3.
(Zool.)
The
brindled
gnu
.
See
Gnu
.
a.
1.
Like
a
Gorgon
;
very
ugly
or
terrific
;
as
,
a
Gorgon
face
.
Related Words
Euryale
,
Greek
mythology
,
Medusa
,
mythical
creature
,
mythical
monster
,
Stheno
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