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Definition of Savoury
1. Adjective. Morally wholesome or acceptable. "A past that was scarcely savory"
2. Noun. Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family.
Exact synonyms: Savory
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
3. Adjective. Having an agreeably pungent taste.
Exact synonyms: Piquant, Savory, Spicy, Zesty
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savory, Savour, Spiciness, Zest
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savory, Savour, Spiciness, Zest
4. Noun. An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.
Exact synonyms: Savory
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Derivative terms: Savory, Savory
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Derivative terms: Savory, Savory
5. Adjective. Pleasing to the sense of taste.
Exact synonyms: Mouth-watering, Savory
Similar to: Appetising, Appetizing
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savory, Savour
Similar to: Appetising, Appetizing
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savory, Savour
Definition of Savoury
1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of savory) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Savoury
1. savory [n -VOURIES] - See also: savory
Lexicographical Neighbors of Savoury
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