ornaments
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
ornaments
- Details
Refers to decorative forms that are an integral part of a building or object but are not essential to its structure. Refers also to decorative objects attached to or worn by humans and animals. For objects signifying an honor bestowed upon an individual, usually worn on the person, see "decorations." Regarding techniques of embellishment in general, see "decoration (process)."
- Variations
ornament
adornment
adornments
ornamentation
ornements
ornement