Definition of Garnish

1. Noun. Something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration.

Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Specialized synonyms: Topping

2. Verb. Take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support. "His employer garnished his wages in order to pay his debt"
Exact synonyms: Garnishee
Generic synonyms: Attach, Confiscate, Impound, Seize, Sequester
Derivative terms: Garnishment

3. Noun. Any decoration added as a trimming or adornment.
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation

4. Verb. Decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. "The chefs garnish the vegetables"
Exact synonyms: Dress, Trim
Related verbs: Dress, Dress Out, Dress
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Derivative terms: Trim

Definition of Garnish

1. v. t. To decorate with ornamental appendages; to set off; to adorn; to embellish.

2. n. Something added for embellishment; decoration; ornament; also, dress; garments, especially such as are showy or decorated.

Definition of Garnish

1. to decorate [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: decorate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Garnish

garner
garnered
garnering
garners
garnet
garnet
garnetiferous
garnetiferous
garnets
garnet lac
garni
Garnier
garnierite
garnierite
garnierites
garnish (current term)
garnished
garnishee
garnisheed
garnisheeing
garnishees
garnisher
garnishers
garnishes
garnishing
garnishment
garnishments
garniture
garnitures
Garonne

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