Hypernyms for "adornment"
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band
banding
bangle
bauble
beauty spot
boutonniere
circlet
cordon
diamante
epaulet
epaulette
fallal
flounce
fob
frill
frog
frontal
frontlet
furbelow
gaud
gewgaw
jewellery
jewelry
novelty
passementerie
pectoral
pectoral medallion
pendant
pendent
plume
pom-pom
pompon
rosette
ruffle
sequin
spangle
stripe
tassel
trim
trimming
trinket
war paint
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.