gorgon

noun gor·gon \ˈgȯr-gən\

Definition of GORGON

capitalized : any of three snake-haired sisters in Greek mythology whose appearance turns the beholder to stone

: an ugly or repulsive woman

— Gor·go·ni·an \gȯr-ˈgō-nē-ən\ adjective

Latin Gorgon-, Gorgo, from Greek Gorgōn

First Known Use: 14th century

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