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ornamental

Pronunciation: /ˌɔː.nəˈmɛn.təl/

The English word “ornamental” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
  2. Bred for aesthetic or decorative purposes.

noun

  1. An ornamental plant.

Etymology

From ornament + -al.

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