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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To season with condiments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To pickle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: flavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning
Narrower terms: relish, dip, mustard, table mustard, catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, chutney, Indian relish, steak sauce, taco sauce, salsa, mint sauce, cranberry sauce, duck sauce, hoisin sauce, horseradish, marinade, soy sauce, soy, vinegar, acetum, sauce, spread, paste, wasabi
History
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.
Across languages
71 source translations are retained for this English entry.
