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gorgoneion.

A (representation of a) gorgon's head, especially that of Medusa.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A (representation of a) gorgon's head, especially that of Medusa.

  2. A theatrical mask depicting the face of a gorgon.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek γοργόνειον (gorgóneion), neuter of γοργόνειος (gorgóneios, “pertaining to a Gorgon”).

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