Medusa in Latin

Medusa in Latin is Medūsa, Medusa, medūsa — Medusa means in Greek mythology, a monstrous figure with living snakes for hair whose gaze turned onlookers to stone; the only mortal of the three Gorgon sisters, slain by the hero Perseus.

Medusa in Latin

Medūsa

proper noun

(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus.

Medusa

proper noun

(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus.

medūsa

noun

(zoology) A jellyfish; specifically, a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. [from 18th c.]

What does "Medusa" mean?

name In Greek mythology, a monstrous figure with living snakes for hair whose gaze turned onlookers to stone; the only mortal of the three Gorgon sisters, slain by the hero Perseus.
"Perseus used his shield as a mirror to avoid Medusa's deadly gaze."
noun The free-swimming, umbrella-shaped form of a jellyfish.
"The medusa stage is when the jellyfish drifts and swims rather than staying attached to a surface."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Medusa in a sentence

Perseus used his shield as a mirror to avoid Medusa's deadly gaze.
The medusa stage is when the jellyfish drifts and swims rather than staying attached to a surface.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Medusa" in Latin?

"Medusa" in Latin is Medūsa, Medusa, medūsa. Medusa means: In Greek mythology, a monstrous figure with living snakes for hair whose gaze turned onlookers to stone; the only mortal of the three Gorgon sisters, slain by the hero Perseus.

How do you use "Medusa" in a sentence?

Example: "Perseus used his shield as a mirror to avoid Medusa's deadly gaze." In Latin, "Medusa" is Medūsa, Medusa, medūsa.

Are there other ways to say "Medusa" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "Medusa": Medūsa, Medusa, medūsa.

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