Newel

n.	1.	A novelty; a new thing.
	1.	(Arch.) The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. Also called newel post. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.

Noun	1.	newel - the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail Synonyms: newel post
	2.	newel - the central pillar of a circular staircase

newel post, post