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gorgon
/ˈɡɔːrɡən/
noun 2adj 1name 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
all, humane, telling, trous, unappetizing
GORGON + NOUN
aglow, hel, prince, shield, tritonian
PREP.
from, with
ADV.
particularly
Definitions
noun
1
A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
2
An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
I'll shrowd this Gorgon from all humane view.
Swilling martinis and spewing venom, Phyllis is a particularly unappetizing gorgon, telling us at one point that an acquaintance of hers is aroused by the Heimlich maneuver.
adj
1
Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.
name
1
Synonym of Demogorgon (“a pagan god or demon”).
Uillain I tel thee, were that Tamburlaine As monſtrous as Gorgon, prince of Hel, The Souldan would not ſtart a foot from him.
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I'll shrowd this Gorgon from all humane view.
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Swilling martinis and spewing venom, Phyllis is a particularly unappetizing gorgon, telling us at one point that an acquaintance of hers is aroused by the Heimlich maneuver.
Wiktionary03
Uillain I tel thee, were that Tamburlaine As monſtrous as Gorgon, prince of Hel, The Souldan would not ſtart a foot from him.
Wiktionary04
"See, on the citadel, all grim with gore, / red-robed, and with the Gorgon shield aglow, / Tritonian Pallas bids the conflict roar."
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