Where does “Gorgonia” come from?

Gorgonia (New Latin) comes from Latin Gorgo, from Ancient Greek Γοργώ, from Ancient Greek γοργός — grim, fierce, terrible; spirited, vigorous;...

Ancestry of “Gorgonia”, step by step

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;...