medusa
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Simple Meaning
a creature from old Greek stories with snakes for hair, who could turn people to stone if they looked at her.
When to Use
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Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“In Greek mythology, looking directly at Medusa would turn you into stone.”
“That Halloween costume of Medusa with fake snakes was really creative.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A jellyfish; specifically , a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.
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gorgonmonster