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gargoyle    音标拼音: [g'ɑrg,ɔɪl]
n. 笕嘴

笕嘴

gargoyle
n 1: a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a
person or animal
2: an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a
person or animal

Gargoyle \Gar"goyle\, n. [OE. garguilie, gargouille, cf. Sp.
g['a]rgola, prob. fr. the same source as F. gorge throat,
influenced by L. gargarizare to gargle. See {Gorge} and cf.
{Gargle}, {Gargarize}.] (Arch.)
A spout projecting from the roof gutter of a building, often
carved grotesquely. [Written also {gargle}, {gargyle}, and
{gurgoyle}.]
[1913 Webster]

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  • Gargoyle - Wikipedia
    Although most have grotesque features, the term gargoyle has come to include all types of images Some gargoyles were depicted as monks, or combinations of real animals and people, many of which were humorous
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gargoyles and Grotesques: More . . .
    As I mentioned, a gargoyle is specifically a water-carrier But medieval churches are covered in all manner of strange carvings that don’t carry water at all — and those are called grotesques
  • Gargoyle - Mythical Creatures and Beasts
    The Gargoyle is more than just a strange decoration clinging to the side of a cathedral Born out of necessity as rain spouts to protect medieval architecture, these eerie stone figures evolved into symbols of protection, fear, and imagination
  • GARGOYLE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of GARGOYLE is a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building Did you know?
  • Gargoyle: Mythical Creature Overview and History
    The origins of the gargoyle myth are unclear, but they are believed to have originated in ancient cultures such as Egypt and Greece In these cultures, gargoyles were often depicted as fierce creatures with wings and sharp claws
  • Gargoyle | Gothic, Medieval, Sculpture | Britannica
    Gargoyle, in architecture, waterspout designed to drain water from the parapet gutter Originally the term referred only to the carved lions of classical cornices or to terra-cotta spouts, such as those found in the Roman structures at Pompeii
  • Gargoyles: Their History, Meanings, and Most Famous Examples
    There was nothing fancier and more visually striking at that age and time than having a gargoyle However, we have to be fair here The idea of decorative waterspouts predates even the Gothic era Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans also used similar features in their architecture
  • Gargoyle | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
    In architecture, a gargoyle is a stone-carved guardian mounted on the sides of buildings Its spout carries water from a roof and away from the side of the building to prevent water from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between





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