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Webster 1913 Edition


Condiment

Con′di-ment

,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Condiment

CONDIMENT

,
Noun.
[L., to season, pickle or preserve.] Seasoning; sauce; that which is used to give relish to meat or other food, and to gratify the taste.
As for radish and the like, they are for condiments, and not for nourishment.