ornamenter

Variant of ornament

ornament definition

or·na·ment (or′nə mənt; for v., -ment′)

noun

  1. anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct
  2. a person whose character or talent adds luster to the surroundings, society, etc.
  3. an adorning or being adorned; ornamentation
  4. mere external display
  5. Music a tone or tones used to embellish a principal melodic tone

Etymology: OFr ornement < L ornamentum < ornare, to adorn (akin to ordinare: see ordain)

transitive verb

to furnish with ornaments or be an ornament to; decorate; beautify

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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