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Finials

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Definition: Finials are the small, ornamental, terminal features at the top of a gable, fence post, lamp, lamppost, stone wall, etc. Finials are optional, being non-structural elements: their job is aesthetic, giving a "finished" touch to a hardscape feature.
Common Misspellings: fineal, finnial, phineal

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