ornamental

[ awr-nuh-men-tl ]
/ ˌɔr nəˈmɛn tl /
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adjective

used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants.
providing ornament; decorative.
of or relating to ornament.

noun

something ornamental; decoration; adornment.
a plant cultivated for decorative purposes.

Origin of ornamental

First recorded in 1640–50; ornament + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM ornamental

Words nearby ornamental

ormond's disease, ormonde, ormuz, orn, ornament, ornamental, ornamentalism, ornamentation, ornamented, ornate, orne

Words related to ornamental

showy, exquisite, ornate, fancy, accessory, attractive, beautiful, delicate, dressy, elaborate, florid, luxurious, beautifying, festooned

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British Dictionary definitions for ornamental

ornamental
/ (ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəl) /

adjective

of value as an ornament; decorative
(of a plant) used to decorate houses, gardens, etc

noun

a plant cultivated for show or decoration

Derived forms of ornamental

ornamentally, adverb