Meaning of the word gorgon in English

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gorgon

US /ˈɡɔːr.ɡən/

UK /ˈɡɔːr.ɡən/

a terrifying or repulsive woman

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She was described as a gorgon, with a fierce temper and an intimidating presence.

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The old woman, with her stern gaze and sharp tongue, was a true gorgon.

Synonym:

harpy fury virago termagant shrew

any of three sisters in Greek mythology who had snakes for hair and faces so horrible that anyone who looked at them turned to stone

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Medusa was the most famous of the Gorgons.

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Perseus defeated the Gorgon Medusa by using his shield as a mirror.

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