gorgon

• In der griechischen Mythologie ein weibliches Ungeheuer mit Schlangen statt Haaren, dessen Blick Menschen zu Stein erstarren lässt; übertragen auch eine abschreckend hässliche oder furchteinflößende Frau.

A noun referring to a mythical creature from Greek mythology, typically depicted as a female monster with snakes for hair, whose gaze could turn people to stone.

1. Mythological creatureB2formal

   In Greek mythology, a monstrous female creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turns people to stone.

   Gorgo

   • Medusa is the most famous of the three Gorgon sisters.
   • Perseus defeated the Gorgon by using a mirrored shield.
   • The hero avoided looking directly at the Gorgon's face.

2. Frightening or ugly womanC1informal

   A colloquial term for a woman who is perceived as extremely ugly, frightening, or intimidating.

   Schreckliche oder abstoßende Frau

   • The old woman was described as a gorgon by the children.
   • She glared at him like a gorgon, making him step back.
   • The boss's wife was a real gorgon, always scowling.

   Synonymehagharpyharridanogressshrewtermagantviragowitch

   Antonymebeautybellegoddess