English

gorgonian

From gorgon + -ian.

Formed from gorgon + -ian

Ancient Greek γοργός ‘terrible’

Ancient Greek Γοργώ

Latin Gorgō

Middle English gorgon

Today it means

adj Of or relating to the mythical gorgon; terrible or repulsive.

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

Etymograph / gorgonian