Goyle
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A family name best known for the character Gregory Goyle in the Harry Potter stories
- proper noun
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Goyle
- Along with Crabbe, Goyle frequently followed Malfoy during their time at Hogwarts.
- Crabbe and Goyle
Examples
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Make sure that Crabbe and Goyle find these.
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Crabbe, Goyle, where have you two been?
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This is Crabbe and Goyle.
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In the Harry Potter series, Gregory Goyle often supports Draco Malfoy.
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Many fans recognize Goyle as one of Harry Potter's notable adversaries.
Surface Forms
Goyle main
Etymology
Goyle is a family name, best known from the Harry Potter character Gregory Goyle. The exact origin of the surname is unclear, so a helpful way to remember Goyle is to think of a 'gargoyle' — a heavy stone figure — because Gregory Goyle is big and quiet, and that image links the name to the character.