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ornamental

or·na·men·tal

UK/ˌɔː.nəˈmɛn.təl/ US/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/ rare
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

adjective

1.

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

  • “cosmetic fenders on cars”
  • “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”
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Origin

From ornament + -al.

Phrases

  • ornamental hermit

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