Gorgon's lock

I believe the answer is:

serpent

(Other definitions for serpent that I've seen before include "Scaly reptile" , "Limbless reptile" , "Fruit supplier" , "Devil of a snake" , "Large snake, dragon" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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