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finial

Definition of finial

noun

  • a distinctive section or ornament at the apex of a roof, canopy, etc. on a building: curving gables topped by sculptured finials
  • an ornament at the top, end, or corner of an object:ornate curtain poles with decorative finials

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French fin or Latin finis 'end'

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Definition of finial in the US English dictionary
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