Garnishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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garnishing
[ หษกษrnษชสษชล ]
food decoration
Garnishing refers to the process of adding decorative elements to food dishes, enhancing their appearance and making them more visually appealing. This can include herbs, sauces, or edible flowers, among other items.
Synonyms
adornment, decoration, embellishment
Examples of usage
- The chef spent several minutes garnishing the plate with fresh herbs.
- She loved garnishing her desserts with chocolate shavings.
- The restaurant is known for its elaborate garnishing techniques.
legal context
To garnish means to legally seize a person's assets or wages to satisfy a debt or obligation. This typically occurs through a court order.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court decided to garnish his wages to pay off his debts.
- They can garnish your bank account if you don't respond to the lawsuit.
- He was surprised to find that his paycheck had been garnished.
Translations
Translations of the word "garnishing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น guarnecimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคถเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Garnierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ hiasan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะทะดะพะฑะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dekoracja
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใผใใใทใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท garniture
๐ช๐ธ decoraciรณn
๐น๐ท sรผsleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฒููู
๐จ๐ฟ ozdoba
๐ธ๐ฐ ozdobenie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ ้ฅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ okrasitev
๐ฎ๐ธ skreyting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษzษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ decoraciรณn
Etymology
The word 'garnishing' originates from the Middle French term 'garnir', which means 'to furnish or equip'. This French term is derived from the Old French 'garner', meaning 'to store or preserve'. The culinary context of garnishing emerged around the 14th century, as chefs began to enhance the presentation of meals in order to please nobles and the affluent. Over time, garnishing evolved not only to add aesthetic appeal but also to complement flavors and elevate the dining experience. In legal terms, the word garnishee dates back to the 16th century, referring to the act of securing a debt through the attachment of wages or property.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,852 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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