e/Chimera (architecture)

Information
has gloss	eng: Used in describing an architectural feature, chimera means a fantastic, mythical or grotesque figure used for decorative purposes. Chimera are often described as gargoyles. Used correctly, the term gargoyle refers to mostly eerie figures carved specifically as terminations to spouts which convey water away from the sides of buildings. In the Middle Ages, the term babewyn was used to refer to both gargoyles and chimeras. This word is derived from the Italian word babuino, which means "baboon."
lexicalization	eng: Chimera
instance of	c/Architectural elements

Meaning
German
has gloss	deu: Als Neidkopf bezeichnet man Fratzen, die an Mauern, Türen oder Giebeln von Häusern und anderen Gebäuden angebracht sind. Der Begriff stammt vom althochdeutschen Wort nid ab, das für Hass, Zorn oder Neid steht.
lexicalization	deu: Neidkopf
Castilian
has gloss	spa: Utilizada para describir un elemento arquitectónico, una quimera significa una figura (a menudo de una bestia) fantástica, mítica o grotesca utilizada con fines decorativos. Las quimeras son a menudo descritas como gárgolas. Utilizado correctamente, el término "gárgola" remite específicamente a toda figura tallada extraña como las terminaciones de los canalones que transportan agua lejos de los lados de edificios.
lexicalization	spa: quimera

Media
media:img	Chimères Notre-Dame de Paris 170208.jpg
media:img	Neidkopf Palmsche Apotheke.JPG
media:img	Neidkopf einbeck.jpg
media:img	OtterChimera 7828.jpg
media:img	Waiblingen-beinstein4.jpg