ornament

/ˈɔɹnəmənt/

IPA: /AO1 R N AH0 M AH0 N T/

noun

1
An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
2
A Christmas tree decoration.
3
A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.
4
(in the plural) The articles used in church services.
5
A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)

verb

1
To decorate.
“We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter.”
2
To add to.
“The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.”

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