English > adornment: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | A decoration of color / color or interest that is added to relieve plainness. |
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| Narrower | band, banding, stripe | An adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material |
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| bangle, bauble, gaud, gewgaw, novelty, fallal, trinket | cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing |
| beauty spot | A spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment |
| boutonniere | A flower that is worn in a buttonhole |
| circlet | decorated metal band worn around the head |
| cordon | adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord |
| epaulet, epaulette | adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder |
| fob | An adornment that hangs from a watch chain |
| frill, flounce, ruffle, furbelow | A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim |
| frog | A decorative loop of braid or cord |
| frontlet, frontal | An adornment worn on the forehead |
| jewelry, jewellery | An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) |
| pectoral, pectoral medallion | An adornment worn on the chest or breast |
| pendant, pendent | An adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) |
| plume | A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament |
| pompon, pom-pom | Decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk |
| rosette | An ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor |
| sequin, spangle, diamante | adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing |
| tassel | adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end |
| trimming, trim, passementerie | A decoration or adornment on a garment |
| war paint | adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle |
| Broader | decoration, ornament, ornamentation | Something used to beautify |
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| Spanish | adorno, decoración, ornamento |
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| Catalan | adornament, adorn |
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| Verbs | adorn | be beautiful to look at |
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