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 Definitions of ornamental  [ˌɔr nəˈmɛn tl]  

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Definition of 'ornamental' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) ornamental
used or grown for ornament:
ornamental plants.

2.  ornamental
providing ornament; decorative.

3.  ornamental
of or pertaining to ornament.

4. (n.) ornamental
something ornamental, esp. a plant cultivated for decorative purposes.

Etymology:  (1640–50)

Definition of 'ornamental' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) ornamental
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

2. (adj) cosmetic, decorative, ornamental
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
"cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"



'ornamental' - Nearby Entries  

ormosia  ormosia monosperma  ormuzd  ornamental  ornamentalist  ornamentation  ornamented  



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