condiment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

   Mustard and ketchup are condiments.

Simplified etymology

Condiment entered English in the late Middle English period from Latin condimentum, meaning “spice” or “seasoning.”

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

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