garniture

Example Sentences

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This anecdote strikes me as a great example of early bar myth-building — the pre-Prohibition equivalent of drinks that change color or have an elaborate scaffolding of garniture on top.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

His "garniture" set of armour, worn for war and jousting, featured a lock on the glove, gripping the sword and preventing the combatant dropping his weapon.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2010

Even to French Socialists the stomach and its garniture are matters to be approached with reverence.

From Time Magazine Archive

My eye was now caught by the garniture which I beheld about the looking-glass.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William

With Truffles.—Place the garniture of truffles on and around the meat, turn the drippings on the whole, and serve.

From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre