GORG'ON, noun [Gr.] A fabled monster of terrific aspect, the sight of which turned the beholder to stone. The poets represent the Gorgons as three sisters, Stheno, Euryale and Medusa; but authors are not agreed in the description of them. 1. Any thing very ugly or horrid. GORG'ON, adjective Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as a gorgon face.
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