gordian

1 of 2

noun

gor·​di·​an

ˈgȯ(r)dēən

plural -s

1

usually capitalized archaic : gordian knot

2

[New Latin Gordius genus of roundworms + English -an] : a member of the Gordioidea

gordian

2 of 2

adjective

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1

sometimes capitalized : intricate, complicated

2

[New Latin Gordi us + English -an] : of or relating to the Gordioidea

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Gordius of Phrygia + English -an (noun suffix)

Adjective

Gordius of Phrygia + English -an (adjective suffix)

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