Where does “gorgone” come from?
gorgone (Italian) comes from Latin Gorgo, from Ancient Greek Γοργώ, from Ancient Greek γοργός — grim, fierce, terrible; spirited, vigorous;...
gorgone (Italian): gorgon
Definitions
- gorgon
Ancestry of “gorgone”, step by step
gorgone traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin Gorgo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Gorgo | the Gorgons, daughters of Phorcus whose hair consisted of snakes |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Γοργώ | Gorgon; gorgon |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γοργός | grim, fierce, terrible; spirited, vigorous;... |
via Latin Gorgon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Gorgon | — |