| Pronunciation: | | 'gorgun
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| Matching Terms: | | gorgonacea, gorgonean, gorgoneion, gorgonia, gorgoniacea, gorgonian, gorgonian coral, gorgonize, gorgonocephalus, gorgonzola
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| | Definition: | | [n] (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters having live snakes for hair; a glance turns the beholder to stone |
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| | See Also: | | Euryale, Medusa, mythical creature, mythical monster, Stheno |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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