ornamental

🇬🇧 UK/.ɒ:nә'mentl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Serving as decoration rather than having a practical function; grown or bred for beauty

装饰性的,观赏用的

n.

A plant grown for its decorative appearance rather than for food or other practical use

观赏植物,装饰植物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
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Common Collocations

  • 1.ornamental plant观赏植物
  • 2.ornamental garden观赏花园
  • 3.ornamental design装饰设计

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ornamental garden features beautiful flowers and decorative pathways.

  • 2.

    Ornamental plants are grown primarily for their visual appeal rather than function.

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