savory
adjective
uk/ˈseɪ.vər.i/us/ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/USspelling ofsavoury
Flavours & tastes
- -flavoured
- acidic
- acidulous
- aftertaste
- ageusia
- astringency
- dishwater
- flavourful
- flavourless
- flavoursome
- fruitiness
- fullness
- plummy
- pungent
- saltiness
- salty
- savoury
- seasoned
- sharpness
- watery
savory
noun[U]
ukusaplantof themintfamily, used incookingas aherb:
Twomainversionsof thisherbaregrowndomestically–wintersavory andsummersavory.
Summer savory is anaromaticannualwhich isrelatedtorosemaryandthyme.
- Summer savory is thekindofherbthat'scompatiblewith awidearrayofdishes, just the waythymeis.
- Unlike theannualvarietyof savory,wintersavory is aperennialwith a verystrongflavour.
- Savory: there are twomaintypesof this strongly-flavouredherb, which is often used inbeanandmeatdishes, stuffings andsausages.
Herbs & spices
- aji
- ajwain
- Aleppo pepper
- allspice
- ancho
- chipotle
- chive
- chives
- cilantro
- cinnamon
- gingery
- habanero
- herb
- herbal
- herbed
- pepper
- peppercorn
- peri-peri
- ras el hanout
- red pepper