Disadorn

/ˌdɪs.əˈdɔːrn/ verb

Definition

To remove adornments or decorations from something; to strip of ornamental features.

Etymology

From dis- + adorn (from Old French 'aorner,' to arrange, from Latin ad + ornare, to equip). This verb undoes the beautification process.

Kelly Says

While 'adorn' means to make beautiful with decorations, 'disadorn' means to take them away—it's the opposite action, like undressing a Christmas tree after the holidays.

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