gorgoneion

gor·go·nei·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawr-guh-nee-on]
- /ˌgɔr gəˈni ɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawr-guh-nee-on]
- /ˌgɔr gəˈni ɒn/

Definitions of gorgoneion word

noun plural gorgoneion a representation of the head of a Gorgon, especially that of Medusa. 1
noun gorgoneion a representation of a Gorgon's head, esp Medusa's 0
noun gorgoneion (architecture) A mask carved in imitation of a gorgon's head. 0

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Origin of gorgoneion

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Greek, equivalent to Gorgōn-, stem of Gorgṓ Gorgon + -eion neuter adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Gorgoneion

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gorgoneion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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