Medusa Definition & Meaning

medusa
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
  2. 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

"Medusa" in song lyrics

See how medusa is used in real songs:

  • "No matter the producer, I still get looser than Medusa"
    9th Prince — The Writer
  • "What's up Saucey, what's up Trend, Medusa"
    Aceyalone — Project Blowed
  • "But I shoulda known with a name like Medusa"
    Cash Money and Marvelous — Find an Ugly Woman

Usage tips for "medusa"

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