n. 1. The act or process by which anything is seasoned. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Political speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasonings. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Seasoning tub (Bakery), a trough in which dough is set to rise. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
[えんばい, enbai](n) (1) (arch) (originally, esp. salt and plum vinegar) seasoning; flavour; flavor; (2) (arch) serving one's lord well (of a retainer)[Add to Longdo]