gorgon

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡɔːrɡən/

Noun

gorgon (plural gorgons)

1. (Greek mythology) 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
2. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.

Translations

• German: Gorgo, Gorgone
• Italian: Gorgone
• Russian: горго́на
• Spanish: gorgona

Translations

• French: gorgone
• Russian: меге́ра

Adjective

gorgon (not comparable)

1. Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.

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