condiment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈkɑn.də.mənt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.
Meanings
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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.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 56:Congressmen gleefully wolfed down every imaginable version of the hot dog – smoked kielbasas, jumbo grillers, Big & Juicy's, kosher dogs and spiced dogs – topped with every imaginable condiment – hot mustard, sweet mustard, jalapenos, spaghetti sauce, regular relish, corn relish, maple syrup salsa and the secret sauce of Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.). ("If I told you the recipe," an aide explained, "I'd have to shoot you.")
1994 July 21, Faye Fiore, “Congress relishes another franking privilege: Meat lobby puts on the dog with exclusive luncheon for lawmakers – experts on pork”, in Los Angeles Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| condiments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
condimentless · condimental · non-brewed condiment
Translations (68)
et supiroheline (something used to enhance flavor) · fi mauste (something used to enhance flavor) · es condimento (something used to enhance flavor) · et maitseaine (something used to enhance flavor) · ca condiment (something used to enhance flavor) · gur zẽerɔ (something used to enhance flavor) · bg подправка (something used to enhance flavor) · ko 조미료 (something used to enhance flavor) · de Würzsauce (something used to enhance flavor) · hi छौंक (something used to enhance flavor) · nl smaakversterker (something used to enhance flavor) · kk дәмқосар (something used to enhance flavor) · nl kruid (something used to enhance flavor) · ms rerempah (something used to enhance flavor) · he תבלין (something used to enhance flavor) · ru припра́ва (something used to enhance flavor) · hu fűszer (something used to enhance flavor) · acw تَابِل (something used to enhance flavor) · eo spicaĵo (something used to enhance flavor) · cs ochucovadlo (something used to enhance flavor) · pl przyprawa (something used to enhance flavor) · eu gozagarri (something used to enhance flavor) · mi tārau (something used to enhance flavor) · uk припра́ва (something used to enhance flavor) · ka საკაზმი (something used to enhance flavor) · et ürt (something used to enhance flavor) · tr çeşni (something used to enhance flavor) · mi kīnaki (something used to enhance flavor) · la pulmentum (something used to enhance flavor) · sq piper (something used to enhance flavor) · th เครื่องปรุงรส (something used to enhance flavor) · cmn 調味品 /调味品 (something used to enhance flavor) · fr condiment (something used to enhance flavor) · it condimento (something used to enhance flavor) · ga bealaíocht (something used to enhance flavor) · be прыпра́ва (something used to enhance flavor) · hy համեմունք (something used to enhance flavor) · fa ادویه (something used to enhance flavor) · tr baharat (something used to enhance flavor) · eu ongailu (something used to enhance flavor) · grc ἄρτυμα (something used to enhance flavor) · ga anlann (something used to enhance flavor) · de Würze (something used to enhance flavor) · fa چاشنی (something used to enhance flavor) · ms bumbu (something used to enhance flavor) · tl kondimento (something used to enhance flavor) · sv smakförstärkare (something used to enhance flavor) · ru специи (something used to enhance flavor) · mn ᠴᠤᠤ (something used to enhance flavor) · nl smaakmaker (something used to enhance flavor) · fa ابزار (something used to enhance flavor) · ms perasa (something used to enhance flavor) · vi gia vị (something used to enhance flavor) · de Würzmittel (something used to enhance flavor) · eu ongarri (something used to enhance flavor) · et vürts (something used to enhance flavor) · gl condimento (something used to enhance flavor) · pt condimento (something used to enhance flavor) · ja 調味料 (something used to enhance flavor) · ga tarsann (something used to enhance flavor) · hi तड़का (something used to enhance flavor) · de Kondiment (something used to enhance flavor) · mn цуу (something used to enhance flavor) · cmn 調料 /调料 (something used to enhance flavor) · ar تَابِل (something used to enhance flavor) · hu ételízesítő (something used to enhance flavor) · hi बघार (something used to enhance flavor) · el καρύκευμα (something used to enhance flavor)