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Definition of Savory
1. Adjective. Morally wholesome or acceptable. "A past that was scarcely savory"
2. Noun. Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees.
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Satureia, Genus Satureja, Satureia, Satureja
Specialized synonyms: Satureia Hortensis, Satureja Hortensis, Summer Savory, Satureia Montana, Satureja Montana, Winter Savory
Group relationships: Genus Satureia, Genus Satureja, Satureia, Satureja
Specialized synonyms: Satureia Hortensis, Satureja Hortensis, Summer Savory, Satureia Montana, Satureja Montana, Winter Savory
3. Adjective. Having an agreeably pungent taste.
Exact synonyms: Piquant, Savoury, Spicy, Zesty
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savour, Savoury, Spiciness, Zest
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savour, Savoury, Spiciness, Zest
4. Noun. Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions.
Exact synonyms: Micromeria Juliana
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Micromeria, Micromeria
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Micromeria, Micromeria
5. Adjective. Pleasing to the sense of taste.
Exact synonyms: Mouth-watering, Savoury
Similar to: Appetising, Appetizing
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savour, Savoury
Similar to: Appetising, Appetizing
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savour, Savoury
6. Noun. Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family.
Exact synonyms: Savoury
Generic synonyms: Herb
Specialized synonyms: Summer Savory, Summer Savoury, Winter Savory, Winter Savoury
Generic synonyms: Herb
Specialized synonyms: Summer Savory, Summer Savoury, Winter Savory, Winter Savoury
7. Noun. An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.
Exact synonyms: Savoury
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Derivative terms: Savoury, Savoury
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Derivative terms: Savoury, Savoury
Definition of Savory
1. a. Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.
2. n. An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called summer savory.
Definition of Savory
1. Adjective. Tasty, attractive to the palate. ¹
2. Adjective. Salty or non-sweet ¹
3. Adjective. Not overly sweet. ¹
4. Noun. Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus ''Satureja'', grown as culinary flavourings ¹
5. Noun. The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring ¹
6. Noun. A savory snack ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Savory
1. pleasant to the taste or smell [adj -VORIER, -VORIEST] : SAVORILY [adv] / a savory dish served before or after a meal [n -VORIES]
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