Meaning & use
Adornment
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An object or decoration added to something to make it more attractive.
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The bride wore a delicate flower adornment in her hair.
The temple walls were covered in gold adornments.
A note on using this word
Adornment derives from the Latin adornare, meaning 'to equip' or 'to furnish', which evolved over time to emphasize beautifying rather than merely equipping.
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