adornment

Noun
US[uh-dawrn-muhnt]/əˈdɔrnmənt/3 syllables

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainnessType of decoration, ornamentKinds band, trimming, bangle, rosette, epaulet, sequin, frill, beauty spot, pectoral, plume +11 more
  2. the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interestingType of decoration
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

A·dorn′ment (-ment), noun

Origin: Cf. OF. adornement. See Adorn.

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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