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minus-squaresomething_random_tho@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up17·8 months agoFun 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.
minus-squareCouldbealeotard@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·8 months agoI think it’s actually because the root word for gargoyle (and gargle) translates literally to “throat”. They are essentially a decorative throat.
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.
I think it’s actually because the root word for gargoyle (and gargle) translates literally to “throat”.
They are essentially a decorative throat.