Finial — Fin i*al, n. [L. finire to finish, end. See {Finish}.] (Arch.) The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture; sometimes, the pinnacle itself. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
finial — ornament at the top of a spire, gable, etc., mid 15c., from fyniall putting an end to, binding (early 15c.), a variant of FINAL (Cf. final) … Etymology dictionary
finial — ► NOUN 1) a distinctive section or ornament at the highest point of a roof, pinnacle, or similar structure. 2) an ornament at the top, end, or corner of an object. ORIGIN from Latin finis end … English terms dictionary
finial — [fin′ē əl; ] Brit [ fī′nēəl] n. [ME, orig. adj., FINAL] a decorative, terminal part at the tip of a spire, gable, lamp shade support, etc., or projecting upward from the top of a cabinet, breakfront, etc … English World dictionary
Finial — The finial is an architectural device, typically carved in stone and employed to decoratively emphasize the apex of a gable, or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of a building or structure. Smaller finials can be… … Wikipedia
finial — noun Etymology: Middle English, from final, finial final Date: 15th century 1. a usually foliated ornament forming an upper extremity especially in Gothic architecture 2. a crowning ornament or detail (as a decorative knob) … New Collegiate Dictionary
finial — finialed, adj. /fin ee euhl, fuy nee /, n. 1. Archit. a relatively small, ornamental, terminal feature at the top of a gable, pinnacle, etc. 2. an ornamental termination to the top of a piece of furniture, or of one part of such a piece. 3.… … Universalium
finial — Концевой элемент (Terminal, Finial) Окончание штриха [линии, составляющие знак шрифта] без засечки [короткий штрих на торце основного штриха] … Шрифтовая терминология
finial — fin•i•al [[t]ˈfɪn i əl, ˈfaɪ ni [/t]] n. 1) archit. a relatively small ornamental terminal feature at the top of a gable or spire 2) fur a terminating ornament, as on the top of a post or a piece of furniture 3) pri a curve terminating the main… … From formal English to slang
finial — noun /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ a) The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture. b) Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase… … Wiktionary
