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gargoyle

The correct spelling is gargoyle.

How to pronounce gargoyle

/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/

Say it like: Gar-goy-le

The correct spelling is gargoyle. A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
  2. 2.Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.
  3. 3.A fictional winged monster.
  4. 4.An ugly woman.

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