CONDIMENT
condiment
(noun) a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; “mustard and ketchup are condiments”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
condiment (plural condiments)
Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.
Hyponyms
• See also seasoning
Verb
condiment (third-person singular simple present condiments, present participle condimenting, simple past and past participle condimented)
(transitive) To season with condiments.
(transitive) To pickle.
Source: Wiktionary
Con"di*ment, n. Etym: [L. condimentum, fr. condire. See Condite.]
Definition: Something used to give relish to food, and to gratify the taste; a pungment and appetizing substance, as pepper or mustard; seasoning. As for radish and the like, they are for condiments, and not for nourishment. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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