season

Old French

time of year, period

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From Old French saison (season, period), from Latin satiō (a sowing, planting time), from serere (to sow). The agricultural origin connects planting time to periods of the year (season, seasonal). Seasoned developed a dual meaning: flavored with spices, and experienced (ripened by time). Unseasonable means occurring at the wrong time of year.

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season

one of the four periods of the year; to add flavor to food

seasonal

Occurring or varying according to the season

unseasonably

In a way unusual for the time of year

seasoned

Highly experienced; flavoured with seasoning

seasoning

Salt, spices, or herbs added to food for flavour