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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ????? (Gorg?), from ?????? (gorgós, “terrible”). Possibly from the same root as the Sanskrit word "gar?" which is defined as a guttural sound, similar to the growling of a beast, thus possibly originating as an onomatopoeia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /????r??n/
• Hyphenation: gor?gon

Noun

gorgon (plural gorgons)

1. (Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
2. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.

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Translations

Adjective

gorgon (not comparable)

1. Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.

See also

• Medusa

References

• Chambers's Etymological Dictionary, 1896, p. 208

English

Etymology

gorgon +? -ize

Verb

gorgonize (third-person singular simple present gorgonizes, present participle gorgonizing, simple past and past participle gorgonized)

1. (transitive) To stupefy, paralyze or petrify.

Anagrams

• goozering