gorgon
🇺🇸
/ˈɡɔːrɡən/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡɔːɡən/
noun
R
A mythical creature with snakes for hair that turns people to stone with a look.
In the ancient tales, the sight of a gorgon could turn the bravest warrior to stone.
R
A woman who is very unattractive and behaves in a scary or aggressive way.
The gorgon at the front desk scared off the new customers with her harsh demeanor.
translation
A mythical creature with snakes for hair that turns people to stone with a look.; A woman who is very unattractive and behaves in a scary or aggressive way.
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Plural
Gorgons