condiment

Etymology

From Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See English condite and compare recondite.

noun

1. Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.
   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.") 21 July 1994, 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

verb

1. (transitive) To season with condiments.
2. (transitive) To pickle.