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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
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gargoyles and Grotesques
    A true gargoyle has a job to do It’s a form of guttering: an elongated figure extending from the building with an opening (usually its mouth) through which rainwater is directed away from the walls
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Laughing at Evil: The Hidden Purpose of Gargoyles
    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 (monster) - Wikipedia
    Gargoyle is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics The first Gargoyle, Yuri Topolov, appears in The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
  • 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
  • Unearthing Gargoyles Mythology: Guardians of Good and Evil in History -
    The term “gargoyle” originates from the French word “gargouille,” meaning throat, and is closely linked to the legend of La Gargouille This dragon-like creature from French folklore had a long, reptilian neck, heavy brows, jaws, and membranous wings





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