savory 1
— savorily , adv. — savoriness , n.
/say"veuh ree/ , adj., savorier, savoriest , n. , pl. savories .
adj.
1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
2. piquant: a savory jelly.
3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.
n.
4. Brit. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.
Also, esp. Brit., savoury .
[ 1175-1225; ME savori (see SAVOR, -Y 1 ); r. ME savure savoure, ptp. of savourer to savor ]
Syn. 1, 2. See palatable .
savory 2
/say"veuh ree/ , n. , pl. savories .
any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, esp. S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory) , having narrow leaves used in cookery.
[ 1350-1400; ME saverey, perh. for OE saetherie satureia (whence also OE saturege, ME satureie ) ]