Finial vs. Inial

Finialnoun

The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture.

Inialadjective

(anatomy) Relating to the inion.

Finialnoun

Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase newel post.

Inialadjective

Pertaining to the inion.

Finialnoun

The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture; sometimes, the pinnacle itself.

Finialnoun

an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis

Finial

A finial or hip-knob is an element marking the top or end of some object, often formed to be a decorative feature.In architecture, it is a small decorative device, employed to emphasize the apex of a dome, spire, tower, roof, or gable or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of a building or structure. A finial is typically carved in stone.