ornamental (n.)

  1. any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

    ornamental (adj.)

  1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; cosmetic fenders on cars; the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative

    [ Syn: cosmetic , decorative ]

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