Gargoyled

/ɡɑːrˈɡɔɪld/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with or resembling gargoyles; having the characteristics of a gargoyle.

Etymology

From gargoyle (a carved grotesque creature functioning as a waterspout) plus -ed (adjective suffix indicating possession of a quality).

Kelly Says

Medieval cathedrals used gargoyles not just to scare away evil spirits but to actually channel rainwater away—so these scary faces were pure engineering genius!

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