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
o.k. here we go: P; C+ Z: u. M& o1 M1 R公仔箱論壇 4 T3 q+ _ R. T: v& U: H. j5 N+ N# m1 Agar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun. @. P6 F; F5 M/ l ^
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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. $ D- R8 H6 o6 S1 ZTVBNOW 含有熱門話題,最新最快電視,軟體,遊戲,電影,動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection. 2 L5 k- L* Y7 X 3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. % E( b6 e! i5 A1 H公仔箱論壇' b+ g; ?2 ~* k+ q5 y
Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.