garnishes

noun
UK /ˈɡɑːnɪʃɪz/
US /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃɪz/

Small pretty things you put on food to make it look nice.

The chef added garnishes like parsley and lemon slices to the plates.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Things added to make something more attractive or complete.

The party had fun garnishes like balloons and streamers.

3. Money taken from someone's pay, especially to pay a debt.

Part of his wages was subject to garnishes for unpaid bills.

4. The act of decorating food or drink.

Garnishes of fresh mint made the drinks look fancy.