gargoyle in Latin
gargoyle in Latin is silānus — gargoyle means a carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
gargoyle in Latin
silānus
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
What does "gargoyle" mean?
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noun A carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
"Gargoyles peered down from the cathedral roof."
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gargoyle in a sentence
- Gargoyles peered down from the cathedral roof.
- Each gargoyle on the gutter was carved with a different monstrous face.
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What is "gargoyle" in Latin?
"gargoyle" in Latin is silānus. gargoyle means: A carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
How do you use "gargoyle" in a sentence?
Example: "Gargoyles peered down from the cathedral roof." In Latin, "gargoyle" is silānus.
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