garnish

Sprig on top

Garnish means to decorate or embellish, most commonly food: The chef garnished the plate with parsley and a lemon wedge.

A garnish is such a decoration—something added for visual appeal rather than substance.

In legal contexts, to garnish wages is to withhold money from someone's paycheck to satisfy a debt, typically by court order: The IRS garnished his wages until the back taxes were paid.

cocktail

olive

Pitted briny fruit

cherryRed stone fruit
twistRotating motion or surprise
citrusAcidic fruits with segments

umbrella · lime · lemon · orange · mint · rim · salt · sugar · bitters · peel

culinary

parsley

Culinary herb for garnishing

chivesMild allium herb
cilantroPungent leafy herb
microgreensImmature edible seedlings

basil · mint · dill · rosemary · thyme · scallion · radish · sprig · cress · tarragon

zest

citrus

Acidic fruits with segments

lemonAcidic yellow citrus
orangeCitrus with segments
limeAcidic green citrus

peel · grated · aromatic · zesty · twist · rind · essence · fragrant · oils · strip

decorate

adorn

Add beauty to

embellishAdd decorative elements
ornamentThing that beautifies
beautifyMake more attractive

enhance · bedeck · festoon · trim · prettify · grace · deck · drape · gild · enrich

condiment

sauce

Liquid food accompaniment

aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
drizzleVery light precipitation
salsaSpicy tomato condiment

chutney · pesto · relish · vinaigrette · reduction · coulis · glaze · compote · tzatziki · tapenade

legal

wages

Payment for work

withholdRefuse to give
levyCompulsory government charge
attachJoin or connect

court · debtor · creditor · deduction · seizure · paycheck · judgment · employer · withholding · earnings

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