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Gargoyle Definition & Meaning

gargoyle
noun
  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" in song lyrics

See how gargoyle is used in real songs:

  • "And Mormon merkants keep reading from the gargoyle"
    Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens
  • "Mad Child chase dragon, turn into a gargoyle"
    Swollen Members — The Shining
  • "stan winston's extreme gargoyle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gargoyle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gargoyle mean?
a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
What part of speech is gargoyle?
Gargoyle is a noun.
How many definitions does gargoyle have?
Gargoyle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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