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gar·nish
I. \ˈgärnish, ˈgȧn-, -nēsh, esp in pres part -nəsh\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English garnishen to embellish, equip., from Middle French garniss-, stem of garnir to garnish, equip, prepare, arn, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wernen to refuse, warnōn to take heed — more at warn
1.
a. : to make fancy or striking : embellish
< a very handsome demi-peaked saddle … garnished with a double row of silver-headed studs — Laurence Sterne >
< the heroism of the men of the Alamo needs no garnishing — American Guide Series: Texas >
specifically : to add garlands to (a camouflage net)
b. : to add decorative or savory touches to (food)
< the chef had garnished her entree with Chinese vegetable leaves — Thomas Gallagher >
2.
a. obsolete : to equip or arm (oneself)
< garnished for the chase — William Shenstone >
b. : to equip for use : furnish
< huge stone fireplaces garnished with shining copper warming pans and cooking utensils — Richard Joseph >
3. : garnishee
Synonyms: see adorn
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English, from garnishen, v.
1. : a set of flatware (as of pewter)
2.
a. : something added for decoration : embellishment
< coat with a garnish of fur >
< after-dinner speeches that have a garnish of humor >
b. : a decorative or flavorful adjunct to a dish prepared for the table
< garnish of parsley >
3.
a. : an unauthorized fee (as drink money for the other prisoners) formerly extorted from a new inmate by the keeper of an English jail
b. : a similar payment required of a workman in celebration of his first job |