re-

back, again; restoration or reversal

Forms

re-
red- — An early Latin form used before vowels and h.

Origin

Its ancestry before Latin is uncertain.

Note

In some old compounds the prefix adds emphasis, while in others its separate contribution has become unclear.

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noun

relish

A condiment made from chopped pickled vegetables or fruit.

She spoons pickle relish onto the sandwich.

Etymology

relishOld Frenchremainder or aftertaste

The older word included the taste left after eating. Relish developed into something that adds flavor, then a particular chopped or pickled condiment.

More examples

Several relishes accompanied the meal.
He made a fruit relish.
The jar held sweet relish.

Forms

relish · relishes

Similar words

chutney: A different condiment, often cooked and fruit-based.
pickle: Preserved food that need not be chopped into a condiment.