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Meaning of ornamental

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ornamental

Pronunciation:/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl//ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ornamental plant.

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others, about their ankles.

    Synonyms:beautifyingdecorativeembellishing
  2. (of a plant, fish, etc.) Bred for aesthetic or decorative purposes.