verb

decorate or embellish (something, especially food).

garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream

decorate,adorn,trim,dress,ornament,embellish,enhance,grace,beautify,prettify,brighten up,set off,add the finishing touch to,jazz up

noun

a small amount of food used to decorate other food.

reserve a few watercress leaves for a garnish

decoration,adornment,trim,trimming,ornament,ornamentation,embellishment,enhancement,beautification,finishing touch,garniture