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Etymology

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Ultimately from Latin phiala, from Ancient Greek φιάλη (phiálē). Related to fiool.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fiˈaːl/
  • Hyphenation: fi‧aal
  • Rhymes: -aːl

Noun

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fiaal m (plural fialen, diminutive fiaaltje n)

  1. (architecture) pinnacle (ornamental spire)
    Synonym: pinakel