English · Food & Drink
garnish
/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/
[/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/]
decorate food with a small addition
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Definition
To decorate a dish with a small amount of food, such as a herb or a slice of lemon, to make it look attractive. It can also be a noun for the decoration.
Example
Garnish the soup with fresh parsley.
Garnish the soup with fresh parsley.
Etymology
From Old French 'garnir' (to provide, equip).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in cooking and food presentation.