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
ornamental (comparative more ornamental, superlative most ornamental)
Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
Synonyms: beautifying, embellishing, decorative
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
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
