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Ornamental

Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing.

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Flora 76% connected

The goddess of flowers and spring.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Plant 76% connected

A vegetable; an organized living being, generally without feeling and voluntary motion, and having, when complete, a root, stem, and leaves, though c…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ornament 74% connected

That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ornament 74% connected

That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cosmetic 92% connected

Alt. of Cosmetical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Decorative 92% connected

Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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