savory
pronunciation
How to pronounce savory in British English:
UK ['seɪvərɪ]
How to pronounce savory in American English:
US ['seɪvərɪ]
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- Noun:
- any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
- dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
- either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
- an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
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- Adjective:
- morally respectable or inoffensive
- having an agreeably pungent taste
- pleasing to the sense of taste
Word Origin
- savory (adj.)
- "pleasing in taste or smell," c. 1200, from Old French savore "tasty, flavorsome" (Modern French savouré), past participle of savourer "to taste" (see savor (n.)).
- savory (n.)
- aromatic mint, late 14c., perhaps an alteration of Old English sæþerie, which is ultimately from Latin satureia "savory (n.)," a foreign word in Latin. But early history of the word suggests transmission via Old French savereie. In either case, the form of the word probably was altered by influence of the Middle English or Old French form of savory (adj.).
Example
- 1. Mom 's savory pancakes are famous in our neighborhood .
- 2. He consumed a large plateful of the very savory stew .
- 3. Savory snacks market in india - product launch almanac 2010 .
- 4. These 12 twists on classic fruit salad add a touch of savory to the sweetness of summertime .
- 5. Have you ever tasted a juicy lentil mushroom burger , or a savory bowl of veggie chili ?