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Ornamental - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ornamental : adj : serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic
fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian
rather than decorative" [syn: cosmetic, decorative]
(noun)
1: any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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