ornament

Meanings

• noun

  A decorative object or artistic work, typically one that can be moved or carried about.

• verb

  To make or decorate (something) with ornaments.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔɹnəmənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

adorn , bedeck , decorate , embellish , trim

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ornament
charmament , harmoniment , paradiment

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Variants

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embellishment , fioritura , ornament , ornaments , ornamented , ornamenting , Christmas ornament , christmas ornaments , hood ornament

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Forms

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ornaments, ornamented, ornamenting

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Etymology

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From Old French ornement 'ornament, adornment' or from orner 'to furnish, equip', from orna 'equipment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term ornament is derived from the Latin word ornare, which means 'to furnish, equip, or adorn'.

2. Ornaments have been used since ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome, for various purposes such as religious rituals, social status symbols, and personal adornment.

3. In literature, ornaments are often used metaphorically to describe something that is decorative or embellished. For example, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo describes Juliet as 'the brightness of her cheek would shame those stars'.

4. Ornaments can be found in various forms of art, including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and architecture. For example, the Taj Mahal in India is a famous example of ornate architecture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decoration: The act or process of decorating or adorning something with ornaments.

2. Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially the arts and natural and artificial objects.

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Culture

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Ornaments have been used since ancient times for various purposes such as religious rituals, social status symbols, and personal adornment. In literature, ornaments are often used metaphorically to describe something that is decorative or embellished. In art, ornaments can be found in various forms such as jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and architecture.

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