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decoration | decoration \dec`o*ra"tion\ (d[e^]k`[-o]*r[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [LL. decoratio: cf. F. d['e]coration.] 1. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation. [1913 Webster] 2. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament. [1913 Webster] The hall was celebrated for . . . the richness of its decoration. --Motley. [1913 Webster] 3. Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc. [1913 Webster] |
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