Seasoning
SE'ASONING, participle present tense Giving a relish by something added; moderating; qualifying; maturing; drying and hardening; fitting by habit.
SE'ASONING, noun
1. That which is added to any species of food to give it a higher relish; usually, something pungent or aromatic; as salt, spices or other aromatic herbs, acids, sugar, or a mixture of several things.
2. Something added or mixed to enhance the pleasure of enjoyment; as, with or humor may serve as a seasoning to eloquence.
Political speculations are of so dry and asutere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasoning. Addison.