serving for ornament
1ornament — [or′nə mənt; ] for v. [, ôr′nəment΄] n. [OFr ornement < L ornamentum < ornare, to adorn (akin to ordinare: see ORDAIN)] 1. anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct 2. a person whose character …
2ornamental — a. Embellishing, serving for ornament …
3Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… …
4jewelry — /jooh euhl ree/, n. 1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment. 2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like. Also, esp. Brit.,… …
5Palmette — era to decorate: # the fronts of ante fixae, # the upper portion of the stele or vertical tombstones, # the and its continuation as a decorative frieze on the walls of the same, and # the cymatium of a cornice. Though generally known as the… …
6stud — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English stod, from Old English stōd; akin to Old Church Slavic stado flock and probably to Old High German stān to stand more at stand Date: before 12th century 1. a. a group of animals and… …
7ART — This article is arranged according to the following outline: Antiquity to 1800 INTRODUCTION: JEWISH ATTITUDE TO ART biblical period the sanctuary and first temple period second temple period after the fall of jerusalem relation to early christian …
8Roman censor — A Censor was a magistrate of high rank in the ancient Roman Republic. This position (called censura) was responsible for maintaining the census, supervising public morality, and overseeing certain aspects of the government s finances.The censors… …
9Michel de Montaigne — Lord Michel Eyquem de Montaigne Full name Lord Michel Eyquem de Montaigne Born February 28, 1533 Château de Montaigne Died September 13, 1592 …
10Church of God of Prophecy — logo Classification Protestant Orientation Holiness Pentecostal Geographical areas Worldwide Founder A. J. Tomlinson Origin …
