spirelet

American

[spahyuhr-lit] / ˈspaɪər lɪt /

noun

a small spire, as on a turret.

spirelet British

/ ˈspaɪəlɪt /

noun

another name for flèche

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Etymology

Origin of spirelet

First recorded in 1840–50; spire ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

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The church has a tower with triple belfry windows, which is lofty and finished with pinnacles and spirelet.

From Somerset by Wade, G. W.

It is a stately structure of four stages, with the customary projecting stone turret and spirelet.

From Somerset by Wade, G. W.

These, when in their complete state, were undoubtedly very beautiful; for besides what can be now seen, it is known that they were once completed each with a spirelet.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Chichester (1901) A Short History & Description Of Its Fabric With An Account Of The Diocese And See by Corlette, Hubert C. (Hubert Christian)

Its church, prettily situated on rising ground, has a fine W. tower, crowned with numerous pinnacles and a turret spirelet.

From Somerset by Wade, G. W.

It has a stately Perp. tower crowned with a spirelet.

From Somerset by Wade, G. W.

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