Meaning Of The Word Gordian knot
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Gordian knot Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Gordian knot?
Gordian knot in American English
a knot tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, which an oracle reveals will be undone only by the future master of Asia: Alexander the Great, failing to untie it, cuts the knot with his sword Gordian knot in British English noun: (in Greek legend) a complicated knot, tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, that Alexander the Great cut with a sword |
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