ALL meanings of gordian
Gor·di·an
G g - adjective gordian pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great. 1
- adjective gordian resembling the Gordian knot in intricacy. 1
- idioms gordian cut the Gordian knot, to act quickly and decisively in a difficult situation; solve a problem boldly. 1
- noun gordian Alternative form of Gordian. 1