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garniture

garnish, trimming, filling

noun gar-nee-TOOR Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: From garnir 'to garnish, to equip' + -ure

Usage Note

Garniture covers edible garnishes or side accompaniments on a plate (une garniture de légumes), the filling of a pastry or pie, and in a broader sense any decorative trimming (on upholstery, uniforms, etc.). In French cuisine la garniture is the standard side dish that comes with a main course. The verb garnir means 'to garnish, to fill, to trim'.

Examples

"Le steak est servi avec une garniture de haricots verts."

Natural Translation

The steak is served with a garnish of green beans.

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