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gorgon

/ˈɡɔːr.ɡən/
gor · gon
Plural:gorgons
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Adjective:gorgonean
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gorgon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology (Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa) who had live venomous snakes in place of hair and whose gaze turned beholders to stone.

Example

"The ancient marble frieze depicted Perseus holding the severed head of the gorgon Medusa."

2

A fierce, frightening, or repulsive woman.

Example

"The children were terrified of the strict headmistress, whom they privately regarded as a gorgon."

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• Rhymes for gorgon

• Nearby Words

gorgeously
gorgeousness
gorgol
gorgon
gorgonzola
gorilla
goriness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Gorgon, from Ancient Greek Gorgō, derived from the adjective gorgos meaning 'grim, fierce, or terrible'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gorgon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gorgon
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