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Medusa

Description:

Medusa is a well-known figure in Greek mythology, often depicted as a female monster with snakes for hair. She has the power to turn anyone who looks into her eyes into stone. Medusa is one of the three Gorgon sisters and her name has become synonymous with horror and petrifying gaze.

Part of Speech:

• Noun: "Medusa is a legendary creature in Greek mythology."
• Adjective: "Her hair resembled Medusa's snake-like locks."
• Verb: "The intense stare of the painting medusa-ed me, leaving me speechless."

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, Medusa refers to a legendary creature in Greek mythology, a Gorgon monster with the power to turn people to stone.

Sample Sentence:

"Perseus bravely faced Medusa and managed to slay her by using a mirrored shield."

Sense 2:

As an adjective, Medusa describes something resembling or associated with the snake-like hair of Medusa.

Sample Sentence:

"The mesmerizing pattern on the fabric looked like a Medusa's hair."

Sense 3:

As a verb, "Medusa" can be used to describe the act of freezing or petrifying someone or something with a paralyzing stare.

Sample Sentence:

"Her piercing gaze Medusa-ed me, making me feel vulnerable and immobile."

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