gorgonian

English

Etymology

From New Latin Gorgonia, from Latin Gorgo (from Ancient Greek Γοργώ (Gorgṓ)) + -an.

Noun

gorgonian (plural gorgonians)

  1. Any coral of the order Alcyonacea.

Adjective

gorgonian (comparative more gorgonian, superlative most gorgonian)

  1. Of or relating to the gorgons.
  2. Terrible or repulsive.
  3. Of or relating to any coral of the order Alcyonacea.
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