SAVORY

savory

Noun

  1. A savory snack

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus , grown as culinary flavourings
  2. The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring

Adjective

  1. Tasty, attractive to the palate.
    The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.
  2. Salty or non-sweet.
    The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.
  3. Not overly sweet.
    The savory duck contrasted well with the sweet sauce.
  4. Morally or ethically acceptable.
    Readers are to be warned that quotations in this chapter contain some not so savory language.


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