ornamental
adjective/ˌɔrnəˈmɛntəl/
Frequency rank: #9,179 most common English word
Meaning
serving as decoration rather than for practical use; decorative.
Example sentence
The garden was filled with ornamental plants that added beauty but produced no fruit.
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