condiment

plural condiments

1. 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

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   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

present singular third person condiments · participle present condimenting · participle past condimented · past condimented

1. transitiveTo season with condiments.
2. transitiveTo pickle.