ornamental plate
nounUK /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl pleɪt/
US /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl pleɪt/
A plate that is made to look pretty and is not used for eating.
Grandma hung an ornamental plate on the wall above the fireplace.
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2. A plate decorated with painted or printed patterns for display.
The cabinet was full of ornamental plates from different countries.
3. A commemorative plate made to celebrate a person or event.
They bought an ornamental plate to remember the royal wedding.
4. A fancy plate used as part of a table setting for decoration.
The banquet table had ornamental plates at every seat.