#ornament__decoration__ornamentation something used to beautify
supertype: artifact__artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
subtype: adornment a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
subtype: banding__band__stripe a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material
subtype: cigar_band__cigarband a narrow paper band around a cigar
subtype: hatband a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
subtype: neckband a band around the collar of a garment
subtype: beauty_spot a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment
subtype: boutonniere a flower that is worn in a buttonhole
subtype: circlet decorated metal band worn around the head
subtype: cordon adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
subtype: epaulet adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
subtype: shoulder_board__shoulder_mark epaulets that indicate rank
subtype: fob an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
subtype: frill__flounce__ruffle__furbelow a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
subtype: goffer__gauffer an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
subtype: jabot a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
subtype: peplum a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
subtype: frogs__frog__frog a decorative loop of braid or cord
subtype: frontlet__frontal an adornment worn on the forehead
subtype: jewelry__jewellery an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
subtype: bead a small ball with a hole through the middle
subtype: bugle.bead a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration
subtype: bijou a small and delicately worked piece
subtype: bracelet__bangle jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
subtype: ankle_bracelet__anklebracelet__anklet an ornament worn around the ankle
subtype: clip.jewelry an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
subtype: cufflink jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt
subtype: earring jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
subtype: pendant_earring__pendantearring__drop_earring__eardrop an earring with a pendant ornament
subtype: precious_stone__jewel__gem a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
subtype: solitaire.precious_stone a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
subtype: diamond a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
subtype: ice.diamond (informal) diamonds; "look at the ice on that dame!"
subtype: ruby a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
subtype: pearl a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
subtype: seed_pearl a small imperfect pearl
subtype: emerald.precious_stone a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
subtype: sapphire a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
subtype: necklace jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
subtype: chain.necklace__string__strand a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads" or "a strand of pearls"
subtype: choker.necklace__collar__dog_collar__dogcollar__neckband necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
subtype: pin.jewelry a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
subtype: brooch__broach__breastpin a decorative pin worn by women
subtype: sunburst a jewelled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
subtype: scatter_pin small pin usually worn in groups of two or more
subtype: stickpin a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
subtype: tie_tack__tietack__tiepin__scarfpin a pin used to hold the tie in place
subtype: ring.jewelry__band jewelry consisting of a circular band of a precious metal worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"
subtype: annulet a small ring
subtype: engagement_ring a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
subtype: mourning_ring a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person
subtype: signet_ring__seal_ring a ring bearing a signet
subtype: wedding_ring__weddingring__wedding_band__weddingband a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
subtype: tie_clip__tieclip a piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place
subtype: pectoral_medallion__pectoral an adornment worn on the chest or breast
subtype: pendant an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
subtype: lavaliere__lavalier__lavalliere jewelled pendant worn on a chain around the neck
subtype: plume a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
subtype: aigrette__aigret a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume
subtype: panache a feathered plume on a helmet
subtype: pompon__pom-pom__pompom decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
subtype: rosette an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
subtype: sequin__spangle adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
subtype: tassel adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
subtype: sword_knot__swordknot an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword
subtype: passementerie__trimming__trim a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"
subtype: gold_braid__braid__braiding trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
subtype: aiguilette__aglet__aiglet ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
subtype: soutache a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
subtype: miniver trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light gray fur
subtype: rickrack__ricrac a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming
subtype: war_paint.adornment__warpaint adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle
subtype: arabesque an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
subtype: architectural_ornament__architecturalornament something added to a building to improve its appearance
subtype: antefix carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles
subtype: crocket an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable
subtype: dogtooth a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England
subtype: foliage__foliation (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
subtype: frieze an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
subtype: guilloche an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands
subtype: trefoil an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle
subtype: beading__beadwork ornamentation with beads
subtype: bow.ornament a decorative interlacing of ribbons
subtype: brass.ornament__bras an ornament or utensil made of brass
subtype: centerpiece__centrepiece placed at the center of something (as on a table)
subtype: epergne a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers
subtype: Christmas_tree an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration
subtype: cockade an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
subtype: design.ornament__pattern__figure a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
subtype: bear_claw.design__bearclaw an incised design resembling a bear's claw used in Native American pottery
subtype: damascene a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
subtype: decalcomania__decal a design fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design to be transferred to the surface
subtype: device.design any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
subtype: seal__stamp a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
subtype: bulla the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
subtype: cachet a seal on a letter
subtype: great_seal__greatseal the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty
subtype: handstamp__rubber_stamp a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
subtype: signet a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
subtype: emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
subtype: colophon a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
subtype: colours__colour__colors a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors"
subtype: crest.emblem (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
subtype: cross__cros a cross as an emblem of Christianity; used in heraldry
subtype: Calvary_cross__cross_of_Calvary a Latin cross set on three steps
subtype: Celtic_cross a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection
subtype: crucifix__rood__rood-tree representation of the cross on which Jesus died
subtype: Greek_cross a cross with each of the four arms the same length
subtype: Jerusalem_cross__jerusalemcros a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar
subtype: Latin_cross a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others
subtype: Lorraine_cross__cross_of_Lorraine a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
subtype: Maltese_cross a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center
subtype: papal_cross__papalcros a cross with three crossbars
subtype: patriarchal_cross__patriarchalcros a cross with two crossbars
subtype: St._Andrew's_cross__saltire a cross with diagonal bars of equal length
subtype: tau_cross__taucros__st.anthony'scros cross resembling the Greek letter tau
subtype: device.emblem an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
subtype: union a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
subtype: flag emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
subtype: banner__streamer long strip of cloth for decoration or advertising
subtype: battle_flag a flag that leads troops into battle
subtype: black_flag__blackflag__pirate_flag__Jolly_Roger a black flag bearing a white skull and crossbones; indicates a pirate ship
subtype: colors__colours__colour a flag that shows its nationality
subtype: ensign colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
subtype: fanion a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position
subtype: jack.flag small flag indicating a ship's nationality
subtype: waft__pennant__streamer a long flag; often tapering
subtype: pennoncel__penoncel__pennoncelle a small pennant borne on a lance
subtype: standard.flag any distinctive flag
subtype: tricolor__tricolour a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)
subtype: Union_Jack__Union_flag national flag of the United Kingdom; a composite of Saint George's Cross (England) and Saint Andrew's Cross (Scotland) and Saint Patrick's Cross (Ireland)
subtype: white_flag__whiteflag__flag_of_truce flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce
subtype: yellow_jack yellow flag hoist on a ship in quarantine
subtype: heraldry emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
subtype: heraldic_bearing__charge__bearing__armorial_bearing heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
subtype: annulet.heraldic_bearing__roundel a charge in the shape of a circle; a hollow roundel
subtype: chevron an inverted V-shaped charge
subtype: fleur-de-lys__fleur-de-lis (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris
subtype: ordinary (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
subtype: bend_dexter__bend diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
subtype: fesse__fess (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield
subtype: coat_of_arms__arms__blazon__blazonry (heraldry) the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
subtype: quartering.coat_of_arms a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages
subtype: skull_and_crossbones emblem warning of danger or death
subtype: totem emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)
subtype: totem_pole__totempole a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
subtype: linocut a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum
subtype: motif a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors
subtype: polka_dot__polkadot design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots
subtype: screen_saver (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long"
subtype: tattoo.design a design on the skin made by tattooing
subtype: weave pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
subtype: check.weave a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks"
subtype: houndstooth_check__houndstoothcheck__hound's-tooth_check__hound'stoothcheck__dogstooth_check__dogstoothcheck__dog's-tooth_check__dog'stoothcheck textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
subtype: open_weave a weave in which warp threads never come together, leaving interstices in the fabric
subtype: plain_weave__taffeta_weave__taffetaweave a weave in which the filling and warp threads intertwine alternately producing a checkerboard effect
subtype: satin_weave__satinweave a weave in which the filling and warp threads intersect in such a way as to give a smooth compact surface with no distinguishable twill line
subtype: twill_weave__twillweave__twill a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
subtype: marking.design a pattern of marks
subtype: blaze a light-colored marking; "they chipped off bark to mark the trail with blazes"; "the horse had a blaze between its eyes"
subtype: crisscross__cross__cros marking consisting of crossing lines
subtype: eyespot__ocellu an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color
subtype: shading graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
subtype: crosshatch__hatch__hachure shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
subtype: speckle__spot__dapple__patch__fleck__maculation a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice": "a fleck of red"
subtype: speck__pinpoint a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky"
subtype: nebula (pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea
subtype: plaque a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
subtype: amyloid_plaque__amyloidplaque__amyloid_protein_plaque__amyloidproteinplaque a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease)
subtype: dental_plaque__bacterial_plaque__bacterialplaque a deposit on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries
subtype: macule__macula a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
subtype: freckle__lentigo a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
subtype: liver_spot__liverspot a type of skin disease that causes brown spots on the skin
subtype: plague_spot a spot on the skin characteristic of the plague
subtype: stripe.marking__streak a marking of a different color or texture from the background
subtype: striation__band__stria a stripe of contrasting color; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"
subtype: stretch_mark__stretchmark a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy)
subtype: embellishment a superfluous ornament
subtype: boulle__boule__buhl an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork
subtype: cuspidation a decoration using cusps
subtype: festoon an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
subtype: filigree__filagree__fillagree delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
subtype: vermiculation a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings
subtype: flourish.embellishment an ornamental embellishment in writing
subtype: paraph a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery)
subtype: finial an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis
subtype: flower_arrangement a decorative arrangement of flowers
subtype: corsage__bouquet__posy__nosegay an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
subtype: flower_chain flowers strung together in a chain
subtype: daisy_chain__daisychain flower chain consisting of a string of daisies linked by their stems; worn by students on class day at some schools
subtype: festoonery__festoon flower chains suspended in loops between points
subtype: spray.flower_arrangement flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
subtype: wreath__garland__chaplet flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
subtype: crown.wreath a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
subtype: crown_of_thorns a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
subtype: bay_wreath__baywreath__laurels__laurel__laurel_wreath (in ancient Greece) wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
subtype: gargoyle an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
subtype: garnish any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
subtype: graffito__graffiti a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
subtype: wall_hanging__hanging decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings"
subtype: Kakemono a Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom
subtype: lambrequin short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing
subtype: arras__arra__tapestry a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
subtype: hood_ornament an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer
subtype: inlay a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
subtype: marquetry__marqueterie inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
subtype: parquetry__parqueterie a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
subtype: decor__interior_decoration decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
subtype: pommel__knob an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
subtype: lunula a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age
subtype: molding.ornament__moulding a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
subtype: bandelet__annulet__bandlet__square_and_rabbet molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column
subtype: architrave.molding the molding around a door or window
subtype: baseboard__mopboard__skirting_board a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
subtype: astragal__beading__bead__beadwork a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
subtype: quirk_bead__quirkbead__bead_and_quirk beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates
subtype: cavetto a concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section
subtype: conge.molding a concave molding
subtype: cornice.molding a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
subtype: cyma__cymatium (classical architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex
subtype: egg-and-dart__egganddart__egg-and-anchor__eggandanchor__egg-and-tongue__eggandtongue a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape
subtype: gorgerin__necking the molding at the top of a column
subtype: ovolo__thumb__quarter_round__quarterround a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
subtype: echinus__echinu ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
subtype: quirk_molding__quirkmolding__quirk_moulding__quirkmoulding a molding having a small groove in it
subtype: rib.molding a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
subtype: subbase the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
subtype: surbase the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall)
subtype: tore__torus__toru commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
subtype: nailhead.ornament something resembling the head of a nail that is used an an ornamental device
subtype: necklet decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament
subtype: rosemaling a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs
subtype: set_decoration__setdecoration a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production
subtype: sgraffito a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground
subtype: volute__spiral ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
subtype: sprig an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
subtype: stud__boss__rivet ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
subtype: nailhead flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point
subtype: tail_fin__fin one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
subtype: tinsel.ornament a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion"
subtype: tracery decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
subtype: fan_tracery__fantracery the carved tracery on fan vaulting
subtype: garnish.ornament something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
subtype: topping a flavorful addition on top of a dish
subtype: frosting__icing__ice a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
subtype: glaze.topping any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
subtype: meringue sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar
subtype: whipped_cream__whippedcream cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy
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