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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
    The word Gargoyle is derived from 'La Gargouille'—the name of an immense dragon who lived in the river Seine at Rouen The word Gargouille comes from the word for a throat, and gargle is derived from the same source
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  • The Grotesque World of Gargoyles - Ancient Origins
    The oldest known gargoyle is 13,000 years old and located in modern day Turkey – it is in the form of a stone crocodile The ancient gargoyles did not ever take the form of chimeras or fictional beasts but were modeled instead on native animals
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    Étienne de Bourbon recounts the story of a usurer being killed by the fall of a stone purse held by a gargoyle This tale reflects a widely accepted belief: these sculptures were not mere ornaments, but agents of divine judgement
  • 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?
  • 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
  • The History Symbolism of Gargoyles: What They Mean A Common Mistak
    In this post, we'll explore the history of these iconic figures—and reveal a common mistake people make when identifying them! What is a Gargoyle? A gargoyle is a decorative stone waterspout designed to drain rainwater and prevent it from causing damage to a building
  • 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
  • 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 | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
    In architecture, a gargoyle is a stone-carved guardian mounted on the sides of buildings With a spout design to convey 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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