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genus Satureja

genus Satureja

8.9
A group of fragrant herbs in the mint family used in cooking
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Satureja
  • The genus Satureja includes both summer and winter savory, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Satureja thrive in well-drained, sunny locations.

  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of plants from the genus Satureja.

  • The genus Satureja includes several species of savory.

  • Have you ever cooked with genus Satureja herbs?

  • The genus Satureja includes several species that add unique flavors to dishes.

  • Many chefs appreciate the herbs from the genus Satureja for their aromatic qualities.

  • The genus Satureja is popular among gardeners who grow culinary herbs.

Synonyms

Satureja
vsgenus Satureja
  • Specialized
9.7

An aromatic herb that has a peppery taste and is used in cooking

is the full taxonomic phrase rather than the shorter name
Satureia
vsgenus Satureja
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of strong-smelling herbs like savory that people use in cooking

is the formal genus term covering all savory species not only culinary ones
genus Satureia
vsgenus Satureja
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of small mint plants like savory that people use for cooking and medicine

focuses on culinary use rather than medicinal applications

Surface Forms

genus Satureja singular
genera Satureja plural

Morphology

genus + Satureja

This noun phrase directly combines the biological rank 'genus' with the proper name 'Satureja' to denote the taxonomic group of species called Satureja; the meaning is the literal sum of its parts. Such taxonomic constructions are common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Satureja comes from how early plant scientists named plants: genus means a 'group' of related plants and Satureja was the old name for the cooking herb 'savory'. So, genus Satureja refers to the group of savory herbs used in cooking.