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Word: Ornament
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (also in the sense ‘accessory’): from Old French ournement, from Latin ornamentum ‘equipment, ornament’, from ornare ‘adorn’. The verb dates from the early 18th century
ˈɔːnəm(ə)nt
a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine
Short Definition:thing used to adorn something
Examples:- tables covered with ornaments and books
the accessories of worship, such as the altar, chalice, and sacred vessels.
Short Definition:accessories of worship
Word: Ornament
Speech Type: Verb
ˈɔːnəmɛnt
make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items
Short Definition:beautify
Examples:- a jewel to ornament your wife's lovely throat
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