/ ˈkɒndɪmənt; NAmE ˈkɑːn-/ noun [ usually pl. ]
1.
( BrE ) a substance such as salt or pepper that is used to give flavour to food
2.
( especially NAmE ) a sauce, etc. that is used to give flavour to food, or that is eaten with food
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin condimentum , from condire to pickle.