gargoyle
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Noun — A carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
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Etymology
From Old French gargouille, related to "gargle" — both trace back to words for "throat" or "gullet," describing the water passing through the carved figure's mouth.
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What does “gargoyle” mean?
The word “gargoyle” means a carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls. In plain terms, a stone carving, usually of a strange or monstrous creature, that sticks out from a building and drains rainwater.
How do you pronounce “gargoyle”?
“Gargoyle” is pronounced GAH-goyl (/ˈɡɑɹɡɔɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “gargoyle” in a sentence?
Here is “gargoyle” used in a sentence: “Gargoyles peered down from the cathedral roof.”
What part of speech is “gargoyle”?
“Gargoyle” is a noun.
Where does the word “gargoyle” come from?
The word “gargoyle” comes from Old French. From Old French gargouille, related to "gargle" — both trace back to words for "throat" or "gullet," describing the water passing through the carved figure's mouth.