Definition of Gorgon
Gorgon
gor·gon
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
each of the three sisters in Greek mythology who had snakes for hair and who could turn people who looked at them to stone;
e.g. Medusa is the best-known Gorgon, and she was eventually slain by a hero names Perseus.
(noun)
(derogatory) a woman who appears repulsive or ugly and who is thus seen as frightening or fierce;
e.g. They were afraid of the old gorgon who lived in the cabin.
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