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Savory   /sˈeɪvəri/   Listen
Savory

noun
(Written also savoury)
1.
Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees.
2.
Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions.  Synonym: Micromeria juliana.
3.
Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family.  Synonym: savoury.
4.
An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.  Synonym: savoury.
adjective
(Written also savoury)
1.
Morally wholesome or acceptable.  Synonym: savoury.
2.
Having an agreeably pungent taste.  Synonyms: piquant, savoury, spicy, zesty.
3.
Pleasing to the sense of taste.  Synonyms: mouth-watering, savoury.



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"Savory" Quotes from Famous Books



... old gray blanket, and with one of many colors under him. A roof of gray and green was over him, the forest's foliage woven into a tent. Through the parted branches he could see the brown-skinned Indian bending over a ruddy fire from whence the savory odor of frying trout stole in. Through an avenue of green down the narrow canyon, he could see the morning sun shining on the waters of the Merced which tumbled over the great rocks. He tried to rise, but ...
— The Transformation of Job - A Tale of the High Sierras • Frederick Vining Fisher

... claret pitcher on her dinner table, too; and claret and water, well-sugared, went deliciously with the savory stew. ...
— Real Folks • Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

... freshwater; and so let it stand one whole day, then pour out that, and put half a pint more, and let it stand a night more then put to it half an ounce of powder called sweet Marjoram, a quarter of an ounce of the powder of Winter-Savory, two or three drops of the Oyl of Spike, and the Oyl of Cloves, three grains of Musk, and as much Ambergreese; work all these together in a fair Mortar, with the powder of an Almond Cake dryed, and ...
— A Queens Delight • Anonymous

... horsemen. The courtyard rang with jingling spurs, horses were led to the stalls, and the bustling host gave double the orders that could be obeyed. The building was large, and though rudely built, its cheerful fire and savory food were most welcome to the weary men. Soon by the wide chimney's roaring blaze, and in the place of state, sat Marmion. He watched his followers as they mixed the brown ale, and enjoyed the bountiful repast. ...
— The Prose Marmion - A Tale of the Scottish Border • Sara D. Jenkins

... sneaking inclination for a certain meat prohibited by his creed. One day the temptation to partake was too strong; he slipped into a place of refreshment and ordered some sausages. The weather happened to be tempestuous, and just as he raised his knife and fork to attack the savory morsel, a violent clap of thunder nearly frightened him out of his senses. Gathering courage, he essayed a second time, but another thunderclap warned him to desist. A third attempt was foiled in the same way. Whereupon he threw down his knife ...
— Bible Romances - First Series • George W. Foote


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