Gordĭus, ii, m., = Γόρδιος,
I a king of Gordium , in Phrygia Major , famous for the inextricable knot on his chariot , which Alexander the Great cut with his sword , Curt. 3, 1, 15 sqq.; Just. 11, 7, 13 sqq.
II —Hence, Gordĭus , a, um, adj., of or belonging to Gordius : nodus, i. e. an insoluble problem , Amm. 14, 11, 1.