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Noun

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#greekmyth Vicious female monsters from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes.

1. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman.

#:"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." &mdash; Washington Post, July 1, 2005

See also
Medusa

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