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ornamental |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ornamental \Or`na*men"tal\, a. [Cf. F. ornemental.] Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing. Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others about their ankles. --Sir T. Browne. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ornamental adj : serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" [syn: {cosmetic}, {decorative}] n : any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
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