savory
sa·vory (sā′vər ē)
adjective savorier -·vori·er, savoriest -·vori·est
- pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
- pleasant, agreeable, attractive, etc.
- morally acceptable; respectable
- salty or piquant; not sweet a savory relish
Etymology: ME savouri < OFr savouré, pp. of savourer, to taste < savour, savor
noun pl. savories -·vor·ies
Related Forms:
- savorily sa′·vori·ly adverb
- savoriness sa′·vori·ness noun
sa·vory (sā′vər ē)
noun
Etymology: ME saverey < OFr savoreie, altered (prob. by assoc. with savour, savor) < L satureia, savory
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Share on Facebook