Savoryadjective
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
‘The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.’;
Thymenoun
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Savoryadjective
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
‘The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.’; ‘The savory duck contrasted well with the sweet sauce.’;
Thymenoun
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus. The garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
‘Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme.’; ‘I know a bank where the wild thyme blows.’;
Savoryadjective
(figuratively) Morally or ethically acceptable.
‘Readers are to be warned that quotations in this chapter contain some not so savory language.’;
Thymenoun
any of various mints of the genus Thymus
Savorynoun
(American spelling) A savory snack.
Thymenoun
leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Savorynoun
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
Thyme
Thyme () is the herb (dried aerial parts) of some members of the genus Thymus of aromatic perennial evergreen herbs in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thymes are relatives of the oregano genus Origanum.
Savorynoun
The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.
Savoryadjective
Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.
‘The chewing flocksHad ta'en their supper on the savory herb.’;
Savorynoun
An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; - also called summer savory.
Savorynoun
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Savorynoun
dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
Savorynoun
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
Savorynoun
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
Savoryadjective
morally respectable or inoffensive;
‘a past that was scarcely savory’;
Savoryadjective
having an agreeably pungent taste
Savoryadjective
pleasing to the sense of taste