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savory¹ Definition

sa·vory (vər ē)

adjective -·vori·er, -·vori·est

  1. pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
  2. pleasant, agreeable, attractive, etc.
  3. morally acceptable; respectable
  4. salty or piquant; not sweet a savory relish

Etymology: ME savouri < OFr savouré, pp. of savourer, to taste < savour, savor

noun pl. -·vor·ies

in England and Canada, a small, highly seasoned portion of food served at the end of a meal or as an appetizer

savory¹ Related Forms
sa·vori·ly adverb sa·vori·ness noun
savory² Definition

sa·vory (vər ē)

noun

any of a genus (Satureja) of aromatic mints; esp., summer savory (S. hortensis) and winter savory (S. montana), both native to Europe and used in cooking

Etymology: ME saverey < OFr savoreie, altered (prob. by assoc. with savour, savor) < L satureia, savory

savory Synonyms

savory

modif.

savory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dish: Cornwall is perhaps best known for its pasties a savory dish made from pastry containing suet.
  • sauce: They are also good in a savory tomato sauce.
  • flavor: This collection of cookbooks interprets the savory flavors of international cuisines for the animal-free, vegan diet.
  • snack: Later in the flight, we offer more options -- hot sandwiches, chilled salads, light breakfasts, fresh fruits and savory snacks.
  • food: You may have unwittingly connected these sensory cues every time you followed eating savory food with a sweet food.
  • secret: Of everything black crew members are savory secrets are.

Noun used with modifier

  • winter: Fresh winter savory leaves can be used as a substitute for black pepper.
  • summer: FREEZING Suitable herbs for freezing include basil, chervil, chives, fennel leaves, summer savory and parsley.
  • credit: Old authorities and modern gardeners both credit savory with providing instant relief when rubbed on wasp and bee stings.

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