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ornamental

Main Entry:: ¹or·na·men·tal
Pronunciation:: \ˌȯr-nə-ˈmen-t^əl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1646

: of, relating to, or serving as ornament ; specifically : grown as an ornamental

— or·na·men·tal·ly

\-t^əl-ē\ adverb

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