seasoning
seasoning is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 2 senses, and appears in Roget's Thesaurus (1911) with 40 related terms. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
- 2.Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation. Political speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasonings. Addison. Seasoning tub (Bakery), a trough in which dough is set to rise. Knight.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
Synonyms
Related terms (Roget's 1911)
- allspice
- and
- appetizer
- balm
- bay
- bell
- black
- capsicum
- caviare
- cayenne
- chili
- chutney
- cinnamon
- condiment
- cubeb
- curry
- fennel
- flavor
- flower
- fragrant
- frankincense
- from
- garlic
- ginger
- green
- grey
- leaves
- mace
- marjoram
- mustard
- myrrh
- nutmeg
- onion
- paprika
- parsley
- pepper
- peppercorn
- pickle
- pimento
- pot
Source: Roget's Thesaurus, 1911 edition (public domain, via Project Gutenberg eBook #10681).
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Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
- Synonyms: Roget's Thesaurus, 1911 edition (public domain, via Project Gutenberg eBook #10681).
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