sa·vor·y
sa·vor·y/ˈsāv(ə)rē/
adjective
- (of food) belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet."fresh pineapple is useful in savory as well as in sweet dishes"synonyms: salty, spicy, piquant, tangy
- morally wholesome or acceptable."everyone knew it was a front for less savory operations"synonyms: acceptable, pleasant, palatable, wholesome, respectable, honorable, proper, seemly, creditable
noun
a savory dish, especially a snack or appetizer.
"refreshments include cakes and savories"
synonyms: canapé, hors d'oeuvre, appetizer, tidbit, amuse-gueule
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7 days ago · the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor ...
Something savory is full of flavor, delicious and tasty — usually something that someone has cooked. In the world of cuisine, savory is also often used to mean ...
SAVOURY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
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4 days ago · SAVOURY meaning: 1. Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: 2. If you say that something is not…. Learn more.
a food or dish that is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: There was a selection of sandwiches and other small savories ...
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adjective · having a salty, spicy, or piquant flavor; not sweet: Plantains, though they look very similar to bananas, can be used in both sweet and savory ...
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings. The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.
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savory in American English 1 · 1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell. a savory aroma · 2. piquant. a savory jelly · 3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.
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SAVORY meaning: 1 : having a pleasant taste or smell; 2 : having a spicy or salty quality without being sweet.