Definitions for condimentˈkɒn də mənt

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

con•di•mentˈkɒn də mənt(n.)

  1. something used to flavor food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices.

    Category: Cooking

Origin of condiment:

1400–50; late ME < MF < L condīmentum spice =condī(re) to season

con`di•men′tal(adj.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. condiment(noun)

    a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

    "mustard and ketchup are condiments"

Wiktionary

  1. condiment(Noun)

    Something used to enhance the flavor of food; salt or pepper for example.

  2. Origin: From condimentum, from condire. See condite and compare recondite.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Condiment(noun)

    something used to give relish to food, and to gratify the taste; a pungment and appetizing substance, as pepper or mustard; seasoning


Translations for condiment

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

condiment(noun)

a seasoning (especially salt or pepper).

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