ornamental

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Ornamental fountains that are used for religious purposes.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

Ornamental trees like ficus don’t really need pruning at all to stay healthy, said Downer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Ornamental marble baths and tables surround the garden.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2023

Ornamental corn, dried flowers and plants, chocolate and even potpourri can be a suitable habitat.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2022

Two years later, Baby Kochamma returned from Rochester with a diploma in Ornamental Gardening, but more in love with Father Mulligan than ever.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy