I. sa·vory adjective
also sa·voury ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē
Date: 13th century
: having savor: as
a. : piquantly pleasant to the mind
a savory collection of essays
b. : morally exemplary : edifying
his reputation was anything but savory
c. : pleasing to the sense of taste especially by reason of effective seasoning
d. : pungently flavorful without sweetness
Synonyms: see palatable
• sa·vor·i·ly -rə-lē adverb
• sa·vor·i·ness -rē-nəs noun
II. savory noun
also savoury
( plural sa·vor·ies also sa·vour·ies )
Date: 1661
British : a dish of stimulating flavor served usually at the end of dinner but sometimes as an appetizer
III. sa·vo·ry ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē noun
( plural -ries )
Etymology: Middle English saverey
Date: 14th century
: either of two aromatic mints:
a. : summer savory
b. : winter savory