GARNISHED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Garnish

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English (in the sense ‘equip, arm’): from Old French garnir, probably of Germanic origin and related to warn. garnish (sense 1 of the verb) dates from the late 17th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡɑːnɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

decorate or embellish (something, especially food)

Short Definition:

decorate food

Examples:
  • garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream
Definition:

serve notice on (a third party) for the purpose of legally seizing money belonging to a debtor or defendant.

Short Definition:

serve notice on person to legally seize money

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