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or·na·men·tal
(ôr′nə-mĕn′tl)adj.
Of, relating to, or serving as an ornament or decoration.
n.
Something that serves as ornamentation, especially a plant grown for its beauty.
or′na·men′tal·ly adv.
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ornamental
(ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəl)adj
1. of value as an ornament; decorative
2. (Botany) (of a plant) used to decorate houses, gardens, etc
n
(Botany) a plant cultivated for show or decoration
ˌornaˈmentally adv
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or•na•men•tal
(ˌɔr nəˈmɛn tl)adj.
1. used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants.
2. providing ornament; decorative.
3. of or pertaining to ornament.
n. 4. something ornamental, esp. a plant cultivated for decorative purposes.
[1640–50]
or`na•men′tal•ly, adv.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() flowering maple - an ornamental plant of the genus Abutilon having leaves that resemble maple leaves |
Adj. | 1. | ornamental - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" nonfunctional - not having or performing a function |
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ornamental
adjective decorative, pretty, attractive, fancy, enhancing, for show, embellishing, showy, beautifying, nonfunctional ornamental plaster mouldings
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ornament
(ˈoːnəmənt) noun (oːnəˈment) verbˌornamenˈtation nounˌornaˈmental (-ˈmen-) adjective used for ornament. an ornamental pool in the garden.decorativo
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