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   decoration

   /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process or art of decorating something: "the lavish decoration of cloth with gilt" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • ▪ ornamentation: "inside there was little decoration" Similar ornamentationadornmenttrimmingembellishmentgarnishinggildingbeautificationprettificationenhancementsenrichmentsfrillsaccessoriestrimmingsfineryfrippery
   • ▪ paint or wallpaper applied when decorating a room: British "an authority on English furniture and decoration" Similar decorfurnishingfurbishingornamentationlookcolour scheme
   • ▪ a thing that serves as an ornament: "Christmas tree decorations" Similar ornamenttrinketbaubleknick-knackgimcrackspangledoodahgewgawfolderolfandangletrimmingtinsel
   • 2. a medal or award conferred as an honour: "a decoration won on the field of battle" Similar medalawardbadgestarribbonlaurelwreathtrophyprizecoloursinsigniamilitary slang:fruit saladinformal:gong

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin decoratio(n-), from the verb decorare (see decorate).

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