What does savory mean?
Definitions for savory
ˈseɪ və risa·vo·ry
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word savory.
Princeton's WordNet
savorynoun
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
savory, Micromeria juliananoun
dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
savory, savourynoun
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
savory, savouryadjective
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
savory, savouryadjective
morally wholesome or acceptable
"a past that was scarcely savory"
piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zestyadjective
having an agreeably pungent taste
mouth-watering, savory, savouryadjective
pleasing to the sense of taste
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Savorynoun
A plant.
Etymology: savorée, French; satureia, Latin.
It is of the verticillate kind, with a labiated flower, whose upper lip or crest is divided into two parts; but the lower lip or beard is divided into three parts, the middle part being crenated: these flowers are produced from the wings of the leaves in a loose order, and not in whorles or spikes, as are most of this tribe of plants. Philip Miller.
Wikipedia
Savory
Savory (released as "Savory + 3") is the first single released by Jawbox from their 1994 major label debut, For Your Own Special Sweetheart. The song is a description of the female body, according to Allmusic, but in a very cryptic form. The three other songs from the single were later included as bonus tracks for the 2009 reissue of For Your Own Special Sweetheart.
ChatGPT
savory
Savory refers to food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet, often rich or pleasing in flavor. It can also refer to a category of aromatic plants, particularly those used in cooking to enhance or improve flavor. In a broader context, savory can describe something that is morally wholesome or acceptable.
Webster Dictionary
Savoryadjective
pleasing to the organs of taste or smell
Savorynoun
an aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called summer savory
Etymology: [From Savor.]
Wikidata
Savory
Satureja is a genus of aromatic plants of the family Lamiaceae, related to rosemary and thyme. There are about 30 species called savories, of which summer savory and winter savory are the most important in cultivation.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Savory
sā′vor-i, n. a genus of plants of the natural order Labiatæ, nearly allied to thyme. The Common Savory gives an aromatic pungent flavour to viands. [Savour.]
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
SAVORY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Savory is ranked #26008 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Savory surname appeared 943 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Savory.
66.8% or 630 total occurrences were White.
19.1% or 181 total occurrences were Black.
6.3% or 60 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
3% or 29 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
3% or 29 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.4% or 14 total occurrences were Asian.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of savory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of savory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of savory in a Sentence
Since chocolate has caffeine that may keep me awake, I opt for cocoa powder sprinkled on top of popcorn, this sweet and savory snack has just 40 calories per cup.
These have usually been associated with cryptocurrencies where the celebrity will hype it up and then when people invest in it they in turn around and sell their currency at a profit, this speaks to the less savory side of all of NFT-blockchain-crypto, which is at least in part driven by hype and speculation.
My family has been enjoying these sliders for lunch with this recipe for the last five years, and they look forward to it as much as Thanksgiving dinner itself, for this recipe, always be sure to use sweet rolls, as the sweetness complements the savory turkey meat and the tart cranberry sauce perfectly in a fusion of flavors.
Everyone loves a hearty savory taco for dinner, why not switch things up and enjoy a light and sweet version for breakfast? Apples and cinnamon are an aromatic perfect pairing for fall and these Apple Pie Breakfast Tacos are a sweet, creamy, crunchy, salty and gluten-free treat.
Custard toast is a complete meal with complex carbs if you choose a whole grain bread, protein and fat from the Greek yogurt and eggs and micronutrients and antioxidants from the berries, the drizzle of maple syrup or agave slightly sweetens it up so you have all the pleasure points of sweet and savory.
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- مالحArabic
- pikantníCzech
- velsmagendeDanish
- köstlich, herzhaft, schmackhaft, BohnenkrautGerman
- νόστιμοςGreek
- bongustaEsperanto
- salado, sabroso, apetitoso, ajedrea, de salSpanish
- maitsevEstonian
- maukas, kynteli, suolainenFinnish
- salé, savoureux, délicieux, sarrietteFrench
- blastaIrish
- csombord, borsikafűHungarian
- gurihIndonesian
- santoreggia, saporito, gustoso, salatoItalian
- 香ばしい, キダチハッカ, セイボリー, 塩辛い, 美味しいJapanese
- ქონდარიGeorgian
- satureiaLatin
- mōkarakara, mākarakaraMāori
- hartigDutch
- velsmakendeNorwegian
- cząberPolish
- apetitoso, salgado, gostoso, saboroso, segurelhaPortuguese
- cimbruRomanian
- о́стрый, пика́нтный, ча́бер, сатуре́я, вку́сный, пря́ный, аппети́тный, солёныйRussian
- okusen, šetrajSlovene
- salt, kyndel, välsmakandeSwedish
- lezzetliTurkish
- ngonVietnamese
- 美味的Chinese
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