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finials

/ˈfɪniəlz/

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noun

The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture.

Examples :

"The architect added delicate stone finials to the top of the church's spires, giving them a more ornate and finished look. "

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noun

Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase newel post.

Examples :

"The fence surrounding the garden was decorated with small, ball-shaped finials on top of each post. "

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