gorgon
/ˈɡɔrɡən/
noun
- In Greek mythology, any of three sisters (especially Medusa) who had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with a glance.
- The hero used a polished shield to avoid the gorgon's deadly gaze.
- Ancient Greek art often shows the gorgon with a terrifying face.
- In the story, Perseus slays the gorgon Medusa by looking at her reflection.
- A frightening or ugly woman.
- The villain in the movie was a gorgon with a cruel laugh.
- The old witch in the tale was described as a gorgon.
- She glared at us like a gorgon, and we all fell silent.
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