savory
- noun
- /ˈseɪvəri/
- US
- Summer savory adds a distinct flavor to various dishes, making it a favorite among chefs.
- summer savory
- fresh savory
- sprig of savory
And I just went in with my favorite classic summer herb, which is summer savory.
- And I just went in with my favorite classic summer herb, which is summer savory.
Examples
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But the summer savory is like the true Bulgarian seasoning herb.
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You can enhance your soup by adding a pinch of savory, which complements the other herbs.
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And then we did not get to take much summer savory, but we'll we'll harvest the seeds from it for next year.
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Savory recipes are based more on what I have on hand than the recipe, which I see as more of a guide.
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With that much sweetness, I paired them with potato chips for some savory and salt.
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The other pieces she put into an iron pot with water, onions, an entire bulb of garlic, five dried red peppers, leaves of sage, and summer savory scrubbed between her palms.
Fiction book (1997) -
I bought new spices: savory, anise, cumin, cracked black pepper, and packaged macaroni and cheese and powdered soups.
Fiction book (2001) -
For a delicious salad, mix in fresh savory along with your other herbs and vegetables.
Synonyms
A small summer herb with oval leaves and pink flowers that gives flavour to meat, soups, and salads
A small yearly herb with oval leaves and pink flowers that people use to flavor food like soups and stews
An herb with small leaves and a pleasant smell that you use to add flavor to food
A small cooking herb with a peppery taste like thyme
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Etymology
The herb savory takes its name from the old plant name Satureja and was called this because it gives a spicy, pleasant taste to food, so the plant itself became known as savory. This links the noun (the herb) directly to the adjective savory for tasty flavor.