Medusa
Translation of "medusa" into Russian
Definitions
Medusa
NounA jellyfish, especially one in the adult stage of its life cycle, characterized by a bell-shaped, free-swimming body.
While snorkeling, we spotted a medusa gracefully drifting through the water.
Medusa
Proper nounIn Greek mythology, the only mortal Gorgon: once a beautiful maiden, she was transformed into a monster with snakes for hair whose gaze turned onlookers to stone.
Perseus decapitated Medusa and used her severed head as a weapon.
Idioms and phrases
Medusa jellyfish
A Medusa jellyfish drifted silently through the water.
медуза-желеобразное существо
Медуза-желеобразное существо тихо проплыла сквозь воду.
head of Medusa
The hero displayed the head of Medusa to petrify his enemies.
голова Медузы
Герой показал голову Медузы, чтобы обратить врагов в камень.
Medusa's stare
The legend says that Medusa's stare could turn people to stone.
взгляд Медузы
Легенда гласит, что взгляд Медузы мог превращать людей в камень.
slay Medusa
Perseus was sent to slay Medusa as one of his quests.
убить Медузу
Персея отправили убить Медузу как одно из его заданий.
curse of Medusa
The curse of Medusa turned her hair into snakes.
проклятие Медузы
Проклятие Медузы превратило её волосы в змей.