Condiment

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Condiment \Con"di*ment\, n. [L. condimentum, fr. condire. See
     {Condite}.]
     Something used to give relish to food, and to gratify the
     taste; a pungment and appetizing substance, as pepper or
     mustard; seasoning.
     [1913 Webster]


  
           As for radish and the like, they are for condiments,
           and not for nourishment.                 --Bacon.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  condiment
       n : a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor
           or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments"

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  99 Moby Thesaurus words for "condiment":
     Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, anchovies, angelica,
     applesauce, basil, bell pepper, black pepper, borage, burnet,
     caper, capsicum, caraway seeds, cardamom, catsup, celery salt,
     chervil, chili, chili sauce, chili vinegar, chives, chutney,
     cinnamon, cloves, condiments, coriander, cranberry sauce, cubeb,
     cumin, curry, dahl sauce, dill, dillseed, duck sauce, fagara,
     fennel, file, five spice powder, flavor, flavorer, flavoring,
     garlic, garlic butter, garlic powder, garlic salt, ginger,
     green pepper, hedge garlic, horseradish, hyssop, leek, mace,
     marinade, marjoram, mayonnaise, mint, mustard, nutmeg, onion,
     onion salt, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, peppercorn,
     peppermint, piccalilli, pickle, pimento, pimpernel, potherb,
     radish, red pepper, relish, saffron, sage, salad dressing, salt,
     sauce-alone, savory, seasoned salt, seasoner, seasoning,
     sesame oil, sesame seeds, shallot, soy, soy sauce, spice,
     star anise, tarragon, tartar sauce, thyme, tomato paste, turmeric,
     vanilla, vinegar, white pepper