1. Noun
One of three fabled sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, with snaky hair and of terrific aspect, the sight of whom turned the beholder to stone. The name is particularly given to Medusa.
2. Noun
Anything very ugly or horrid.
3. Noun
The brindled gnu. See Gnu.
4. Adjective
Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face.
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