condiment

[kon-duh-muh nt]

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noun

something used to give a special flavor to food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices.

Origin of condiment

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin condīmentum spice, equivalent to condī(re) to season + -mentum -ment

Related formscon·di·men·tal, con·di·men·ta·ry, adjectivenon·con·di·ment, nounnon·con·di·men·tal, adjective

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Related Words for condiments

gravy, seasoning, salt, dressing, sauce, relish, spice, mustard, pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salsa, zest, catsup

Examples from the Web for condiments

Historical Examples of condiments

But the condiments are only necessary in so far as they are good for health?
The Republic
Plato
Chief among these are the condiments and drinks, particularly coffee and tea.
Rural Hygiene
Henry N. Ogden
I dare say these condiments were intended to supply her guests for years.
Eventide
Effie Afton
On each table is a caster-stand, containing cruets of condiments and seasons.
The Four Million
O. Henry
Pliny is said to have considered it the best appetizer of all condiments.
Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses
M. G. Kains

British Dictionary definitions for condiments

condiment

noun

any spice or sauce such as salt, pepper, mustard, etc

Word Origin for condiment

C15: from Latin condīmentum seasoning, from condīre to pickle

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Word Origin and History for condiments

condiment

early 15c., from Old French condiment (13c.), from Latin condimentum "spice, seasoning, sauce," from condire "to preserve, pickle, season," variant of condere "to put away, store," from com- "together" (see com-) + -dere comb. form meaning "to put, place," from dare "to give" (see date (n.1)).