Garnish ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Garnish ( verb )

1. To decorate or add a finishing touch to something, especially food.
2. To take money or property from someone's wages or bank account to pay a debt or fine.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french garnir "provide with equipment or supplies", based on latin garnire "to equip, adorn".

Examples:

1. The chef garnished the plate with herbs and lemon.
2. She garnished the cake with frosting and sprinkles.
3. The court ordered that his wages be garnished to pay his debt.
4. The bank was ordered to garnish his account to pay the fine.
5. The debt collector was able to garnish his salary to repay the loan.

(As a noun)

Garnish ( noun )

1. To decorate or add a finishing touch to something, especially food.
2. To take money or property from someone's wages or bank account to pay a debt or fine.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french garnir "provide with equipment or supplies", based on latin garnire "to equip, adorn".

Examples:

1. The chef garnished the plate with herbs and lemon.
2. She garnished the cake with frosting and sprinkles.
3. The court ordered that his wages be garnished to pay his debt.
4. The bank was ordered to garnish his account to pay the fine.
5. The debt collector was able to garnish his salary to repay the loan.