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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
ornamental \or'na*men"tal\, adjective [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.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
ornamental
adjective: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" [syn: {cosmetic}, {decorative}]
noun: any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
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