norman.ho I can't find this word [ gargoyles'] meaning ???? please tell,thanks.作者: norman.ho 時間: 2010-7-14 05:25 PM
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9 J/ X' X; C& K H$ X- sgar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun' Z5 D- c$ Y5 S
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1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque or fantastic creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall.' {; k5 Q- X/ K+ Y% i+ T2 w* f
2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.% ]8 `$ k4 J9 N9 k
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. * I9 k5 U1 a# Z& |& i" z% Lwww1.tvboxnow.com ; c9 J& r1 D" p8 s+ [9 n0 {* QOrigin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.