Cul de lampe is a term that refers to a decorative element that includes a design or symbol at the end of a paragraph in a book or manuscript. There are several synonyms for cul de lampe, including tailpiece, printer's ornament, and ornamented letter. Tailpieces are similar to cul de lampes but typically feature a single image instead of a decorative ending to a paragraph. Printer's ornaments were used in the same way as cul de lampes, but they were often simpler in design. Ornamented letters typically appear at the beginning of a chapter or section and are often more elaborate than cul de lampes. Whatever the term used, all of these decorative elements add visual interest to literary works.