crocket
/ˈkrɑkɪt/
noun
- A small, decorative carved ornament, usually shaped like a leaf or a bud, used on the outside of Gothic buildings, especially on spires and gables.
- The cathedral's spire was covered with stone crockets.
- The architect added crockets to the roofline for a more ornate look.
- Each crocket on the old church was carefully carved by hand.