The word "garnish" can be used as a noun as well as a verb. As a noun, garnish means a substance which is used to make a dish or drink looking decorative and appetizing. A garnish results in added flavor to the food though the main purpose of a garnish vis-a vis a condiment, is purely ornamental. Actually it is the addition of condiments which actually makes the food tasty; however a garnish makes the dish "appear tasty and mouthwatering." For example, when parsley is showered on a dish of potatoes, the color looks enhanced and attractive and so does a chocolate mousse when colored leaves are added. . An addition of a celery stalk in a drink like blood Mary is another example of a garnish.
Garnish or garnishment can also mean the money given when someone is directed by the court to give a part of the income to a third party, especially in cases of Child Support. Garnish can also be used for fashion accessories like a purse or jewelry. As a verb, the word garnish means "to enhance the value of food by decorative means." For instance: The waiter garnished the dish with sprigs of parley to make the food look exotic."
Garnish or garnishment can also mean the money given when someone is directed by the court to give a part of the income to a third party, especially in cases of Child Support. Garnish can also be used for fashion accessories like a purse or jewelry. As a verb, the word garnish means "to enhance the value of food by decorative means." For instance: The waiter garnished the dish with sprigs of parley to make the food look exotic."
