Associations to the word «Gorgon»

Wiktionary

GORGON, adjective. Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.
GORGON, noun. (Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes.
GORGON, noun. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.

Dictionary definition

GORGON, noun. (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone.

Wise words

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