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ornamental

or·na·men·tal [ àwrnə mént'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. decorative: serving as a decoration and having no practical use
The hitching post in the front yard was strictly ornamental.

2. grown for show: describes a plant grown for its beauty rather than for food



noun  (plural or·na·men·tals)
Definition:
 
ornamental plant: a plant grown for its beauty rather than for food


or·na·men·tal·ly adverb
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