savory, mouth-watering, savoury
(adjective) pleasing to the sense of taste
savory, savoury
(adjective) morally wholesome or acceptable; “a past that was scarcely savory”
piquant, savory, savoury, zesty
(adjective) having an agreeably pungent taste
savory, savoury
(noun) an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d’oeuvre
savory, savoury
(noun) either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
savory, Micromeria juliana
(noun) dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
savory
(noun) any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Savory (plural Savorys)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Savory is the 26008th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 943 individuals. Savory is most common among White (66.81%) and Black/African American (19.19%) individuals.
savory (comparative savorier, ) (American spelling)
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
umami, modern
(figuratively) Morally or ethically acceptable.
• See also delicious
savory (plural savories)
(American spelling) A savory snack.
savory (countable and uncountable, plural savories)
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.
Source: Wiktionary
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
7 May 2025
(noun) a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; “he sent a runner over with the contract”
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