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fin·i·al  (fn-l)

n.

1. Architecture A sculptured ornament, often in the shape of a leaf or flower, at the top of a gable, pinnacle, or similar structure.

2. An ornamental terminating part, as on a post or piece of furniture.

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[Middle English, last, finial, variant of final; see final.]

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finial [ˈfaɪnɪəl]

n

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) an ornament on top of a spire, gable, etc., esp in the form of a foliated fleur-de-lys

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) an ornament at the top of a piece of furniture, etc.

[from finial (adj), variant of final]

finialed  adj

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finial - The decorative knob on the top of a lamp, holding the shade on.

See also related terms for lamp.

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finial - an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify