ornamental

//ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.təl//
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Adjective

ornamentalCanonical form
more ornamentalComparative
most ornamentalSuperlative
1

Serving or intended as an ornament; decorative rather than functional.

The ornamental gate at the entrance is beautiful but serves no practical purpose.

2

(Of a plant) grown for its attractive appearance rather than for food or other practical purposes.

She planted ornamental grasses in her garden for their beautiful foliage.

Noun

ornamentalSingular
ornamentalsPlural
1

A plant cultivated for its beauty rather than for practical use.

She filled her garden with ornamentals like roses and tulips.