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Gorgon definition

Gor·gon (gôr′gən)

noun

  1. Gr. Myth. any of three sisters with snakes for hair, so horrible that the beholder is turned to stone
  2. any ugly, terrifying, or repulsive woman

Etymology: ME < L Gorgo (gen. Gorgonis) < Gr Gorgō < gorgos, terrible, fierce

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