savory (adj.)

  1. morally wholesome or acceptable; a past that was scarcely savory

    [ Syn: savoury ]

    savory (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: micromeria juliana ]

  3. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family

    [ Syn: savoury ]

  4. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors doeuvre

    [ Syn: savoury ]

    savory (adj.)

  1. having an agreeably pungent taste

    [ Syn: piquant , savoury , spicy , zesty ]

  2. pleasing to the sense of taste

    [ Syn: mouth-watering , savoury ]

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