ornament

Definitions


[ˈɔːnəm(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine
(e.g: tables covered with ornaments and books)

- the accessories of worship, such as the altar, chalice, and sacred vessels


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Origin:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century


[ˈɔːnəmɛnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items
(e.g: a dark blue blazer ornamented with a flower brooch)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century




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