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Savory Very Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ory

Savory has 11 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees

"The beekeeper watched as the wild savory plants bloomed, drawing swarms of bees to their fragrant spikes."

2

dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions

"The gardener carefully transplanted the savory, a compact aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean coast, into his sunlit herb garden."

3

either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family

"The chef added fresh savory to the stew, giving it a bright, peppery flavor."

4

an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre

"The chef presented a warm savory made from roasted vegetables and herbs to round out our elegant dinner."

5

A savory snack.

"The chef sprinkled fresh savory over the roasted lamb to add a distinct herbal aroma."

6

Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

Adjective
1

morally wholesome or acceptable

"a past that was scarcely savory"

2

having an agreeably pungent taste

"The chef added extra chives to the risotto to make it more savory."

3

pleasing to the sense of taste

"The grilled cheese sandwich was so savory that I couldn't stop eating it."

4

Tasty, attractive to the palate.

"The chef adjusted the spices until the dish became truly savory and delicious."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"Did you know that the famous chef Savory once owned a restaurant on Main Street?"

See Also
chaat chutney umami gustable paella savoriness herb mediterranean
Related Terms
Antonyms
unsavoury
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
herb dainty
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
summer savory winter savory
Rhyming Words
ory cory rory sory lory dory gory jory pory frory flory emory atory glory chory story moory amory armory memory
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