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sa•vor•y

Pronunciation: (sā'vu-rē), [key]
—adj., -vor•i•er, -vor•i•est,
—n., pl. -vor•ies.

—adj.
1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
2. piquant: a savory jelly.
3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.

—n.
Brit.an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit. Also, esp. Brit.,savoury.

sa•vor•y

Pronunciation: (sā'vu-rē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -vor•ies.
any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, esp. S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory), having narrow leaves used in cookery.

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