medusa medusa /məˈduːsə/

noun

1. 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 , medusan , medusoid )
   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

1. (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus  ( Medusa )
   (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
    One glance at Medusa would turn any beholder to stone.
   One glance at Medusa would turn any beholder to stone.