Savory vs. Thyme — What's the Difference?

Appetizing to the taste or smell

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.

Piquant, pungent, or salty to the taste; not sweet.

Any of several aromatic Eurasian herbs or low shrubs of the genus Thymus of the mint family, especially T. vulgaris, having small white to lilac flowers grouped in clusters.

Morally respectable; inoffensive

The leaves of T. vulgaris used as a seasoning.

A dish of pungent taste, such as anchovies on toast or pickled fruit, sometimes served in Great Britain as an hors d'oeuvre or instead of a sweet dessert.

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.

An annual Mediterranean aromatic herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, having pale lavender to white flowers. Also called summer savory.

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.

A related Mediterranean aromatic perennial herb (Satureja montana), having white or pink flowers. Also called winter savory.

Any of various mints of the genus Thymus

The leaves of either of these plants, used as seasoning.

Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables

Tasty, attractive to the palate.

Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

Umami, modern

(figuratively) Morally or ethically acceptable.

(American spelling) A savory snack.

Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.

Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.

An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; - also called summer savory.

Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees

Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions

Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family

An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre

Morally respectable or inoffensive;

Having an agreeably pungent taste

Pleasing to the sense of taste