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How do you spell Ornament?

Correct spelling

ornament

ORNA + MENT. Think: adorn.

Why is ornament spelled this way?

From Latin ornamentum, equipment or decoration. ORNARE (to equip or adorn). An ornament adorns — it adds beauty without adding function.

Common misspellings of ornament

ornamantornemantornimentornamnet

Example

The Christmas ornament sparkled.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "ornament". ORNA + MENT. Think: adorn.
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