Gorgon

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: gor + gon

Origin

From Ancient Greek Γοργώ (Gorgō), from γοργός (gorgos, "terrible").

Full definition of gorgon

Adjective

1. Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes.
2. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid."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." — Washington Post, July 1, 2005