See Also: ornamental(dictionary)
ornamental(dictionary)
Ornamental Frosting(recipes)

ornamental (iou)



ornamental adjective & noun. M17.
[from ORNAMENT noun + -AL1.]
A. adjective. Of the nature of an ornament, serving as an ornament; decorative. M17.
E. Waugh A long, ornamental sword hung at his side.
b. noun.
In pl. Things that are ornamental; adornments, embellishments, esp. as opp. to essentials. M17.
A tree, shrub, or plant grown for its attractive appearance. E20.
ornamentalism noun the principle or practice of being ornamental M19.
ornamentalist noun a person skilled (esp. artistic) in ornamentation M19.
ornamen'tality noun the condition of being ornamental; a thing which is ornamental: M19.
ornamentalize verb trans. make ornamental L19.
ornamentally adverb E18.