garnish (n.)

  1. something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration

  2. any decoration added as a trimming or adornment

    garnish (v.)

  1. take a debtors wages on legal orders, such as for child support; His employer garnished his wages in order to pay his debt

    [ Syn: garnishee ]

  2. decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

    [ Syn: trim , dress ]

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