'Gorgon' definitions:
Definition of 'Gorgon'
(from WordNet)
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
Definition of 'Gorgon'
From: GCIDE
- Gorgon \Gor"gon\ (g[^o]r"g[o^]n), n. [L. Gorgo, -onis, Gr. Gorgw`, fr. gorgo`s terrible.]
- 1. (Gr. Myth.) One of three fabled sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, with snaky hair and of terrific aspect, the sight of whom turned the beholder to stone. The name is particularly given to Medusa. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Anything very ugly or horrid. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Zool.) The brindled gnu. See Gnu. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Gorgon'
From: GCIDE
- Gorgon \Gor"gon\, a. Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]