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gar·nish (gäŕnĭsh)

[Middle English garnishen, from Old French garnir, garniss-, of Germanic origin.]

transitive verb: -nished, -nish·ing, -nish·es. 

    1. To enhance in appearance by adding decorative touches; embellish: a coat that was garnished with a fur collar.
    2. To decorate (prepared food or drink) with small colorful or savory items: garnished the potatoes with parsley.
  2. Law To garnishee.

noun 

    1. Ornamentation; embellishment.
    2. An embellishment added to a prepared food or drink for decoration or added flavor.
  2. Slang An unwarranted fee, such as one extorted from a new prisoner by a jailer.