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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1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque or fantastic creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall. 2 y( r0 |- r9 M) Y8 c 2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.公仔箱論壇) h8 b3 p7 u ?3 U5 f6 f' Q
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance.' j1 Y M. u; f: G4 o
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Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.