savory
savory¹
Definition
sa·vory (sā′vər ē)
adjective -·vori·er, -·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. -·vor·ies
in England and Canada, a small, highly seasoned portion of food served at the end of a meal or as an appetizer
sa′·vori·ly adverb
sa′·vori·ness noun
savory²
Definition
sa·vory (sā′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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