c.1420, from M.Fr. condiment, from L. condimentum "spice," from condire "to preserve, pickle, season," var. of condere "to put away, store," from com- "together" + dere "to put."
Main Entry: con·di·ment Pronunciation: 'kän-d&-m&nt Function: noun : something used to enhance the flavor of food;especially: a pungent seasoning —con·di·men·tal/"kän-d&-'ment-&l/adjective