Where does “ornamental” come from?
Ornamental comes from English ornament, from Latin ornamentum meaning "equipment or adornment," derived from Latin ordo meaning "order," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂er-.
ornamental (English): Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other...
Definitions
- Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other...
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