garnish
noun/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/
Frequency rank: #12,516 most common English word
Meaning
a small decoration, usually food, placed on a dish to improve its appearance.
Example sentence
The chef added fresh parsley as garnish to make the dish look more appealing.
Synonyms & related words
- decoration
- adornment
- trimming
- topping
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