noun
1. a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
• Derivationally related forms: ↑adorn
• Hypernyms: ↑decoration, ↑ornament, ↑ornamentation
• Hyponyms:
↑band, ↑banding, ↑stripe, ↑bangle, ↑bauble, ↑gaud, ↑gewgaw, ↑novelty, ↑fallal, ↑trinket, ↑beauty spot, ↑boutonniere, ↑circlet, ↑cordon, ↑epaulet, ↑epaulette, ↑fob, ↑frill, ↑flounce, ↑ruffle, ↑furbelow, ↑frog, ↑frontlet, ↑frontal, ↑jewelry, ↑jewellery, ↑pectoral, ↑pectoral medallion, ↑pendant, ↑pendent, ↑plume, ↑pompon, ↑pom-pom, ↑rosette, ↑sequin, ↑spangle, ↑diamante, ↑tassel, ↑trimming, ↑trim, ↑passementerie, ↑war paint
2. the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
• Derivationally related forms: ↑adorn
• Hypernyms: ↑decoration
Useful english dictionary. 2012.