gordian
Definition of gordian
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1 usually capitalized, archaic : gordian knot
2 [New Latin Gordius genus of roundworms + English -an] : a member of the Gordioidea
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Origin and Etymology of gordian
Gordius of Phrygia + English -an (noun suffix)
gordian
Definition of gordian
1 sometimes capitalized : intricate, complicated
2 [New Latin Gordi us + English -an] : of or relating to the Gordioidea
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Origin and Etymology of gordian
Gordius of Phrygia + English -an (adjective suffix)
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