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decoration noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French decoration or late Latin decoratio(n-), from decorat-: see DECORATE verb, -ATION.]
The action of decorating; the fact or condition of being decorated; ornateness. LME.
S. Johnson She..applied all her care to the decoration of her person.
A thing that adorns; an ornament. In pl., temporary ornaments (bunting, lights, paper chains, etc.) put up on festive occasions. L16.
R. Hoggart Pin-ups used to be, and still are, standard decoration for servicemen's billets. E. Mannin The dress was black and very plain, its sole decoration an Egyptian collarette of gold and coral.
A medal, cross, etc., conferred and worn as an honour. E19.
Comb.: Decoration day US = Memorial Day s.v. MEMORIAL noun.