I know, I know: “grotesque”

  • something_random_tho@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Fun fact time. They’re basically water drainage pipes, but fancy. They’re named gargoyles because it sounds like they’re gargling when water comes out of them.

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      8 months ago

      I think it’s actually because the root word for gargoyle (and gargle) translates literally to “throat”.

      They are essentially a decorative throat.