Definition of Gorgoneion

1. n. A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head.

Definition of Gorgoneion

1. Noun. (architecture) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Gorgoneion

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Gorgoneios, equiv. To Gorgei^os belonging to a Gorgon. A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gorgoneion

gorgerin
gorgerins
gorgers
gorges
gorget
gorgeted
gorgets
gorgia
gorgias
gorging
gorgio
gorgios
gorgon
gorgonacea
gorgoneia
gorgoneion (current term)
gorgonian
gorgonian coral
gorgonians
gorgonize
gorgonized
gorgonizes
gorgonizing
gorgonopsid
gorgonopsids
gorgons
gorgonzola

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