adj, noun — 7 senses
CA, US, UK /ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/
Etymology From the Middle English savory, savourie, from Old French savouré, from Old French savourer, from Late Latin sapōrāre, from Latin sapor (“taste, flavour”), from sapiō, sapere (“taste of, have a flavour of”).
US Tasty, attractive to the palate.
US Either salty or spicy, but not sweet.
US Umami.
US, Figuratively Morally or ethically acceptable.
Etymology From the Middle English savory, savourie, from Old French savouré, from Old French savourer, from Late Latin sapōrāre, from Latin sapor (“taste, flavour”), from sapiō, sapere (“taste of, have a flavour of”).
US A savory snack.
Etymology From Middle English saverey, possibly from Old English sæþerie, from Latin satureia, influenced by or via Old French savereie.
US Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
US The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.
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