used as decoration
1Decoration — may refer to: Decorative arts, the craft of a house painter and decorator. An object or act intended to increase beauty of a person, room, etc. An object, such as a medal or an order, that is awarded to honor the recipient ostentatiously: see… …
2decoration — [dek΄ə rā′shən] n. [ME decoracioun < OFr decoration < ML decoratio] 1. the act of decorating 2. anything used for decorating; ornament 3. a medal, badge, or similar token of honor …
3Decoration of the Papal Tiara — Close up of the papal tiara of Pope Paul VI housed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC From the 15th century when the papal tiara received its third and final tier, the decoration of papal tiaras… …
4decoration — /dek euh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment: The gymnasium was adorned with posters and crepe paper decorations for the dance. 2. the act of decorating. 3. See interior decoration. 4. a badge, medal, etc.,… …
5decoration — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. ornament, garnishment, trimming; trophy, ribbon, etc. (see approbation). II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The act of decorating] Syn. adornment, ornamentation, embellishment, enrichment, gilding, painting,… …
6decoration — dec•o•ra•tion [[t]ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment 2) the act of decorating 3) a badge, medal, etc., conferred and worn as a mark of honor • Etymology: 1575–85; < LL …
7floral decoration — Art of arranging living or dried plant material for adornment of the body or home, for public and religious ceremonies, or for festivals. Line, form, colour, texture, balance, porportion, and scale are important aspects of floral arrangement, as… …
8List of French words and phrases used by English speakers — Here are some examples of French words and phrases used by English speakers. English contains many words of French origin, such as art, collage, competition, force, machine, police, publicity, role, routine, table, and many other Anglicized… …
9Christmas decoration — A Christmas decoration is any of several types of decorations used at Christmastime. The traditional colours of Christmas are pine green (evergreen), snow white, and heart red. Blue and white are often used to represent winter, or sometimes… …
10Efficiency Decoration — Infobox Military Award name= Efficiency Decoration caption= awarded by= The United Kingdom type= Medal (Decoration) eligibility= Territorial Army (UK) Ranks; Indian Volunteer Forces; Colonial Auxiliary Forces for= Granted for a minimum of 12… …
