Savory - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈseɪvərɪ|  American pronunciation of the word savory
Brit.  |ˈseɪv(ə)rɪ|  British pronunciation of the word savory

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 (syn: savoury)
- an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre (syn: savoury)

adjective

- having an agreeably pungent taste (syn: piquant, savoury)
- pleasing to the sense of taste (syn: mouth-watering, savoury)

Extra examples

They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods.

...cedar is one of the most savory of all woods...

His reputation was anything but savory.

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