garnish

/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/
noun
  1. A small amount of food or drink used to decorate or add flavor to a dish or beverage.
    • A simple garnish of fresh herbs can make a dish look elegant.
    • She added a sprig of parsley as a garnish to the soup.
    • The cocktail was served with a lemon twist garnish.
verb
  1. To decorate or add flavor to food or drink with a small extra item.
    • The bartender garnished the drink with a cherry.
    • You can garnish the plate with edible flowers for a special occasion.
    • He likes to garnish his pasta with fresh basil.
  2. To take money from someone's wages or bank account by legal order, usually to pay a debt.
    • Her bank account was garnished to cover unpaid taxes.
    • If you don't pay the fine, the government may garnish your salary.
    • The court ordered the company to garnish his wages to pay child support.