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Ornament

Ōr'na·ment, n.

noun

n. [Lat. ornamentum, from ornare; Pr. ornament, Fr. ornament, Sp., Pg., & It. ornamento. See ORNATE.] That which embellishes; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration. “The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Pet. iii. 4.

“Is it for that such outward ornament Was lavished on their sex?” Milton.

Ōr'na-ment, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. ORNAMENTED; p. pr. & vb. n. ORNAMENTING.] To adorn; to deck; to embellish.

Synonyms—To adorn; embellish; deck; decorate; beautify. See ADORN.