Definition of "gorgon" [gorgon]

• Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying. (adjective)
• Vicious female monsters from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. (noun)
• An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman. (noun)

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• "So ugly, she can turn any living thing into stone, except .... this time the snake-haired gorgon is played by supermodel Natalia Vodianova."
• "Your captain may be a green, gilled gorgon from the distant rim, but he’d rather bleed into his boots than reveal his webbed feet, we’ll connect to his embarrassed vanity."
• "Lastly, I have a brand new favourite piece of art: The "gorgon" head at Bath."