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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeasoning
/ˈsiː.zən.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance its flavor.
"The chef adjusted the seasoning of the soup just before serving." - 2
The process of preparing wood, cast iron, or other materials for use by treating them or letting them dry and mature.
"Proper seasoning of a cast-iron skillet prevents food from sticking."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'aisoner' (to fit, ripen, season), stemming from Latin 'sationem' (sowing time), evolving through the Middle English period into a term for enhancing the flavor of food or making timber suitable for use.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seasoning" is said worldwide
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assaisonnement
Transliteration: /a.sɛ.zɔn.mɑ̃/
"Cet assaisonnement relève parfaitement le goût du poisson."
Würze
Transliteration: /ˈvʏʁt͡sə/
"Die Suppe braucht noch etwas mehr Würze."
condimento
Transliteration: /kon.diˈmɛn.to/
"Il condimento di questa insalata è molto semplice."
condimento
Transliteration: /kon.diˈmen.to/
"El condimento principal de este plato es el comino."
tempero
Transliteration: /tẽˈpe.ɾu/
"O segredo da carne saborosa é o tempero."
मसाला
Transliteration: masālā
"इस व्यंजन में सही मसाले का उपयोग किया गया है।"
调味料
Transliteration: tiáowèiliào
"这道菜需要更多的调味料。"
양념
Transliteration: yangnyeom
"이 요리는 양념이 잘 되어 맛있다."
調味料
Transliteration: chōmiryō
"このスープには特別な調味料が入っています。"
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