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ornamenter
Variant of ornament
ornament
definition
or·na·ment (or′nə mənt; for v., -ment′)
noun
- anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct
- a person whose character or talent adds luster to the surroundings, society, etc.
- an adorning or being adorned; ornamentation
- mere external display
- 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
Related Forms:
- ornamenter or′·na·ment′er noun
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