Synonyms of medusa

Noun

1. Medusa, Gorgon

usage: (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus

2. medusa, medusoid, medusan, coelenterate, cnidarian

usage: one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles

Definition and meaning of medusa (Dictionary)