transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnü-əl, ˈnyü- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English nowell, from Anglo-French nuel, noel stone of a fruit, stone cut to form a newel, from Late Latin nucalis like a nut, from Latin nuc-, nux nut — more at nut
Date: 14th century
1. : an upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind
2. : a post at the foot of a straight stairway or one at a landing
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newel 2
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