gorgon

gor·gon

noun \ˈgȯr-gən\

Definition of GORGON

1

capitalized : any of three snake-haired sisters in Greek mythology whose appearance turns the beholder to stone

2

: an ugly or repulsive woman

— Gor·go·ni·an \gȯr-ˈgō-nē-ən\ adjective

Origin of GORGON

Latin Gorgon-, Gorgo, from Greek Gorgōn

First Known Use: 14th century