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ornament

/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/

Phonetics

/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/

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noun

  • An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

  • A Christmas tree decoration.

  • A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.

  • (in the plural) The articles used in church services.

  • A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)

verb

  • To decorate.

    Example: We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter.

  • To add to.

    Example: The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.