savoury


Definition: Meaning of, savoury in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈseɪv(ə)ri /

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  1. British English savoury food tastes of salt
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  2. a savoury smell or taste is strong and pleasant but is not sweet
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  3. not very savoury/none too savoury unpleasant or morally unacceptable [↪  unsavoury]
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savoury savouries
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  1. a small piece of food with a salty taste that is served at a party
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savoury used in phrases

  • summer savoury (noun)
    1. herb with delicately flavoured leaves with many uses
  • winter savoury (noun)
    1. resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
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