adjective savorier, savoriest
- pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
- pleasant, agreeable, attractive, etc.
- morally acceptable; respectable
- salty or piquant; not sweet: a savory relish
Origin:
ME savouri < OFr savouré, pp. of savourer, to taste < savour, savor
noun pl. savories
in England and Canada, a small, highly seasoned portion of food served at the end of a meal or as an appetizer