decoration

n.	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.

Noun	1.	decoration - something used to beautify Synonyms: ornament, ornamentation
	2.	decoration - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event Synonyms: laurel wreath, medal, ribbon, medallion, palm
	3.	decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

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