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Condiment

//ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.

    "As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac."

  2. 2
    a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To season with condiments. transitive
  2. 2
    To pickle. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.

Etymology 2

From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.

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