ornamental

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Rhododendron is a non-native shrub which was introduced to gardens as an ornamental plant by the Victorians.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But lighting is an intimate affair in this city; Los Angeles has long loved its ornamental and whimsical street lamps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Teeny-tiny chorizo and ricotta meatballs — the kind that feel almost ornamental, until you taste what they’ve done to the pan.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

For decades, these elements were treated as ornamental details.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

Parvati scowled and removed a large ornamental butterfly from the end of her plait.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling