ornamental
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nəˈmɛn adjective
1.
used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants.
2.
providing ornament; decorative.
3.
of or pertaining to ornament.
noun
4.
something ornamental; decoration; adornment.
5.
a plant cultivated for decorative purposes.
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ornamental (ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of value as an ornament; decorative |
| 2. | (of a plant) used to decorate houses, gardens, etc |
| —n | |
| 3. | a plant cultivated for show or decoration |
| orna'mentally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
ornamental
1640s, partly formed in English from ornament, partly from Latin ornamentalis, from ornamentum.
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Example sentences
Shipment of ornamental cacti to consumers elsewhere also contributes to the wild cacti decline.
Utility model and design patents are for small improvements or ornamental designs, ie cosmetic changes rather than inventions.
The other restaurant is more modern overlooking the ornamental lake on the grounds.
Introduced into ponds and lakes as an ornamental plant, it goes forth and multiplies until it has taken over entire habitats.
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