condiment

created by mumkin
(thing) by mumkin (8.8 mon) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:01:51
a foodstuff, most often in the form of a spice or sauce, employed to season food at the diner's discretion.
common condiments include, but are not limited to: salt, pepper, soy sauce, Dr. Bragg's Liquid Aminos, fish sauce, hoi sin, catsup (ketchup), mustard, salsa, chutney, mayonnaise, Tabasco...

mim is known to dislike condiments.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:39:15

Con"di*ment (?), n. [L. condimentum, fr. condire. See Condite.]

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

As for radish and the like, they are for condiments, and not for nourishment. Bacon.

 

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