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ornament


2or·na·ment

verb \-ˌment\

Definition of ORNAMENT

transitive verb
: to provide with ornament : embellish

Examples of ORNAMENT

  1. flower patterns used to ornament boxes
  2. <delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace>

First Known Use of ORNAMENT

1656

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