finial.

A decorative ornament marking the top or end of a roof feature, post, or other fitting.

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Words that belong together

• stone finial
• ball finial
• decorative finial

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A stone pineapple served as the finial on each gatepost.

The roof's finial disappeared into the morning mist.

She unscrewed the brass finial to slide the curtain onto its rod.

Usage notes

Primary category: architecture. Names a finishing ornament, not the entire spire, post, or curtain rod. Count noun: finials.