ORNAMENTAL

cosmetic, decorative, ornamental

(adjective) serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; “cosmetic fenders on cars”; “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”

ornamental

(noun) any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ornamental (comparative more ornamental, superlative most ornamental)

Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.

Synonyms: beautifying, embellishing, decorative

Noun

ornamental (plural ornamentals)

An ornamental plant.

Source: Wiktionary


Or`na*men"tal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. ornemental.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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