quoin

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It appears as exposed quoins on the corners of painted facades.

From New York Times

Easy to carve and freely split in any direction without shattering, the stone was commonly used throughout Virginia for pediments, quoins and other decorative details in 18th-century houses and churches.

From Washington Post

In the corner quoins, in the top frieze, in the transition piece and in the addition, original bricks, found bricks and re-created bricks coexist, seamlessly.

From Seattle Times

The columns and quoins that frame the entrance are a muted mix of brown and various shades of dull gray.

From Washington Times

Even the quoins, or corner blocks, intended to resemble stone, were painted.

From Washington Times