Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for GOR-GO-NE'IA
GOR-GON'E-AN, or GOR-GO'NI-ANGOR-GO'NI-A
GOR-GO-NE'IA, n.
In architectural sculpture, masks carved in imitation of the gorgon's or Medusa's head; used as keystones. Elmes.
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