Finial (Noun)
Meaning
An ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Gothic cathedral's spire was crowned with an intricate finial made of delicate stone carvings.
- At the peak of the historic mansion's gable stood a beautifully crafted finial adorned with leaves and flowers.
- Restorers carefully repaired the damaged finial atop the 19th-century church's bell tower.
- A delicate finial rose above the miniature model of the castle, revealing the artist's meticulous attention to detail.
- The elegant finial that once topped the town hall's gable was unfortunately destroyed in a fire.