noun
gorgon
GOR-gun/ˈɡɔːrɡən/
A terrifying female monster whose gaze petrifies people in Greek myth.
The gorgon's gaze turns the traveler to stone.
Etymology
Greek Gorgō named a mythical monster whose gaze turned people to stone, with a name derived from “grim, fierce.” Applied to a woman, gorgon transfers that terrifying image to her appearance or manner.
In context
her mother is perfectly unbearable never met such a gorgon I don't really know what a gorgon is like but I'm quite sure that lady brell is one
More examples
- In Greek myth, a gorgon can turn people to stone.
- Medusa is the best-known of the three gorgons.
- The painting shows a gorgon with snakes for hair.
Forms
gorgon · gorgons
Similar words
- monster
- A broader term for any frightening or unnatural creature.