gordian knot

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gordian knot (enc)

Noun	1.	Gordian knot - any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms problem - a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
	2.	Gordian knot - an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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