English

Medusalike

From Medusa + -like.

Formed from Medusa + -like

Proto-Indo-European *med- ‘to measure, limit, consider, advise’

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Ancient Greek μέδω ‘rule over’

Ancient Greek Μέδουσα

Latin Medūsa

Middle English Medusa

Today it means

adj Resembling or characteristic of the mythical Medusa.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Medusalike