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.1 C+ o; ~* }: o# C' ]/ d
2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.5.39.217.76% K1 J2 m# H6 w" H/ s8 l' _5 W
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. . A- e4 Z5 i. v7 E+ J# }5 ? A $ x7 T6 {9 Z" aOrigin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.