SAVORILY

Etymology

Adverb

savorily (comparative more savorily, superlative most savorily)

(American spelling) Alternative form of savourily

Source: Wiktionary


Sa"vor*i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a savory manner.

SAVORY

Sa"vor*y, a. Etym: [From Savor.]

Definition: Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell. [Written also savoury.] The chewing flocks Had ta'en their supper on the savory herb. Milton.

Sa"vo*ry, n. Etym: [F. savorée; cf. It. santoreggia, satureja, L. satureia,] (Bot.)

Definition: An aromatic labiate plant (Satireia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called summer savory. [Written also savoury.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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