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Webster 1913 Edition
decoration
decˊo-ra′tion
(dĕkˊō̍-rā′shŭn)
, Noun.
[LL.
decoratio
: cf. F. décoration
.] 1.
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
2.
That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
The hall was celebrated for . . . the richness of its
decoration
. Motley.
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.