SAVORY


Meaning of SAVORY in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.