ornamental
/ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/
noun
- A plant that is grown for its beauty rather than for food or other practical use.
- Many ornamentals require special care to thrive indoors.
- Ornamentals like roses and tulips are popular in home gardens.
- The nursery sells both vegetables and ornamentals for landscaping.
adjective
- Designed or used to make something look more attractive, rather than for a practical purpose.
- The fence is ornamental and does not keep animals out.
- She wore an ornamental necklace that was purely decorative.
- The garden has many ornamental shrubs that bloom in spring.
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