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garnish

[ gahr-nish ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to provide or supply with something ornamental; adorn; decorate:

    a free-standing wall whose lower reaches are garnished by hanging gardens.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,

  2. to provide (a food) with something that adds flavor, decorative color, etc.:

    to garnish boiled potatoes with chopped parsley.

  3. Law.
    1. to attach (as money due or property belonging to a debtor) by garnishment; garnishee:

      The court garnished his wages when he refused to pay child support.

    2. to summon in, so as to take part in litigation already pending between others.


noun

  1. something placed around or on a food or in a beverage to add flavor, decorative color, etc.
  2. adornment or decoration.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. Chiefly British. a fee formerly demanded of a new convict or worker by the warden, boss, or fellow prisoners or workers.

garnish

/ ˈɡɑːɪʃ /

verb

  1. to decorate; trim
  2. to add something to (food) in order to improve its appearance or flavour
  3. law
    1. to serve with notice of proceedings; warn
    2. to summon to proceedings already in progress
    3. to attach (a debt)
  4. slang.
    to extort money from
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a decoration; trimming
  2. something, such as parsley, added to a dish for its flavour or decorative effect
  3. obsolete.
    a payment illegally extorted, as from a prisoner by his jailer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԾ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • n·· adjective
  • n· noun
  • v·n verb (used with object)
  • ·n verb (used with object)
  • ܲd·n verb (used with object)
  • ܲ·n adjective
  • ɱ-n adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of garnish1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English garnishen, from Old French garniss- (extended stem of garnir, guarnir “to furnish,” from Germanic ); warn
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of garnish1

C14: from Old French garnir to adorn, equip, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German ɲō to pay heed
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Use it to garnish steamed clams or mussels or mix it into a savory stuffing for roasted oysters.

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Or thin the sauce out and turn it into a saag soup with a crispy garnish for texture and flavor.

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This is another reason that wild rice is such a stellar option for a grain salad, in which it pairs beautifully with whatever mix-ins and garnishes you might opt to use.

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Even a perfectly seasoned patty can get lost among the toppings, garnishes, and condiments.

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Ramiz Raja says it's "the political garnish that makes this rivalry world-class".

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