Ornamental

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:37:41

Or`na*men"tal (?), a. [Cf. F. ornemental.]

Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing.

Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others, about their ankles. Sir T. Browne.

 

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