medusa

noun
UK: /mɪˈdjuː.zə/
US: /mɪˈduː.sə/

  1. In Greek myths, a woman with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone.

    1. The myth of Medusa is a cautionary tale about hubris.
    2. Perseus used a mirrored shield to safely behead the Medusa without looking directly at her.

  2. A jellyfish or the free-swimming form of a coelenterate, typically having a bell-shaped body.

    1. We saw a Medusa floating in the water.
    2. The biologist studied the Medusa to understand its complex life cycle and venom.

Synonyms

jellyfish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medusa" in English means: In Greek myths, a woman with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone., A jellyfish or the free-swimming form of a coelenterate, typically having a bell-shaped body..

The phonetic transcription of "medusa" is /mɪˈdjuː.zə/ in British English and /mɪˈduː.sə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medusa": jellyfish.

Example usage of "medusa": "The myth of Medusa is a cautionary tale about hubris.". More examples on the page.