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   ornament

   noun

   • 1. a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine: "tables covered with ornaments and books" Similar knick-knacktrinketbaublepiece of bric-a-bracbibelotgewgawgimcrackfurbelowobjetaccessoryinformal:whatnotdingle-dangledoobrydoodahtchotchketsatskedated:folderolarchaic:whim-whamkickshawbijou
   • ▪ decoration added to embellish something: "Gothic buildings notable for their finely detailed ornament" Similar decorationadornmentembellishmentornamentationtrimmingaccessoriesfrillsfripperyfineryenhancementbeautificationgarnishgarnishinggarnishmentgingerbread
   • ▪ a quality or person adding grace, beauty, or honour to something: "sense of humour is an ornament to character"
   • ▪ embellishments made to a melody: "the composer marked the vocal part with many aspirations, accents, and other ornaments"
   • 2. the accessories of worship, such as the altar, chalice, and sacred vessels.

   verb

   • 1. make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items: "a jewel to ornament your wife's lovely throat"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORNAMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ORNAMENT definition: 1. an object that is beautiful rather than useful: 2. decoration that is added to increase the…. Learn more.

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   1. archaic : a useful accessory. 2. a. : something that lends grace, beauty, or festivity. holiday ornaments. b. : a manner or quality that adorns. 3. : one whose virtues or graces add luster to a place or society. 4. : the act of adorning or being adorned. 5. : an embellishing note not belonging to the essential harmony or melody.

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   Ornament definition: an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part. See examples of ORNAMENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryORNAMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ORNAMENT meaning: 1. an object that is beautiful rather than useful: 2. decoration that is added to increase the…. Learn more.

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   An ornament is a decoration. You can also ornament something by making it more beautiful or festive. The most common use of ornament is probably in Christmas ornaments, which decorate a tree.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORNAMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An ornament is an attractive object that you display in your home or in your garden. ...a shelf containing a few photographs and ornaments. ...Christmas tree ornaments.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ornamentOrnament - definition of ornament by The Free Dictionary

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   Define ornament. ornament synonyms, ornament pronunciation, ornament translation, English dictionary definition of ornament. n. 1. Something that decorates or adorns; an embellishment. 2. A person considered as a source of pride, honor, or credit: a singer who is an ornament to...