gorgon
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/ˈɡɔːrɡən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
- An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
adjective
- Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.
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Synonyms
medusagorgoneionsthenoeuryalecetogynosphinxlaestrygonesgraeaegiantessgraiaeechidnagraiaiphorcysmegaeralaestrygoniandemogorgon