Associations to the word «Finial»
Noun
- Terra
- Canopy
- Rod
- Emblem
- Pyramid
- Plaque
- Column
- Entrance
- Spike
- Cone
- Limestone
- Portal
- Leaf
- Cap
- Architecture
- Dial
- Peak
- Pike
- Tomb
- Summit
- Fence
- Vent
- Bell
- Doorway
- Pot
- Ridge
- Clock
- Crown
- Globe
- Lamp
- Front
- Opening
- Feature
- Tier
- Shape
- Motif
- Shaft
- Pole
- Crosse
- Flag
- Style
- Base
- Elevation
- Cross
- Granite
- Curtain
- Gate
- Cast
- Shrine
- Tip
- Furniture
- End
- Wall
- Building
- Stone
- Element
- Symbol
- Bay
Adjective
Wiktionary
FINIAL, noun. The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture.
FINIAL, noun. Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase newel post.
Dictionary definition
FINIAL, noun. An ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.