Savory

Noun1.savory - any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Satureia hortensis, Satureja hortensis, summer savory - erect annual herb with oval leaves and pink flowers; used to flavor e.g. meats or soups or salads; southeastern Europe and naturalized elsewhere
Satureia montana, Satureja montana, winter savory - erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
2.savory - dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
genus Micromeria, Micromeria - large genus of fragrant chiefly Old World herbs
3.savory - either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
summer savoury, summer savory - herb with delicately flavored leaves with many uses
winter savoury, winter savory - resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
4.savory - an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat, delicacy - something considered choice to eat
Adj.1.savory - morally respectable or inoffensive; "a past that was scarcely savory"
unsavory, unsavoury, offensive - morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal"
2.savory - having an agreeably pungent taste
tasteful - having flavor
3.savory - pleasing to the sense of taste
appetising, appetizing - appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

 

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