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| something used to give a special flavor to food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices. |
| con·di·ment (kŏn'də-mənt) n. A substance, such as a relish, vinegar, or spice, used to flavor or complement food. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin condīmentum, from condīre, to season; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.] con'di·men'tal (-měn'tl) adj. |