Savory vs. Thyme — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Savory and Thyme
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Definitions
Savory➦
Appetizing to the taste or smell
A savory stew.
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.
Savory➦
Piquant, pungent, or salty to the taste; not sweet.
Thyme➦
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.
Savory➦
Morally respectable; inoffensive
A past that was scarcely savory.
Thyme➦
The leaves of T. vulgaris used as a seasoning.
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Savory➦
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.
Thyme➦
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.
Savory➦
An annual Mediterranean aromatic herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, having pale lavender to white flowers. Also called summer savory.
Thyme➦
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.
Savory➦
A related Mediterranean aromatic perennial herb (Satureja montana), having white or pink flowers. Also called winter savory.
Thyme➦
Any of various mints of the genus Thymus
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Savory➦
The leaves of either of these plants, used as seasoning.
Thyme➦
Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Savory➦
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.
Savory➦
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.
Savory➦
Umami, modern
The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam.
Savory➦
(figuratively) Morally or ethically acceptable.
Readers are to be warned that quotations in this chapter contain some not so savory language.
Savory➦
(American spelling) A savory snack.
Savory➦
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
Savory➦
The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.
Savory➦
Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.
The chewing flocksHad ta'en their supper on the savory herb.
Savory➦
An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; - also called summer savory.
Savory➦
Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Savory➦
Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
Savory➦
Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
Savory➦
An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
Savory➦
Morally respectable or inoffensive;
A past that was scarcely savory
Savory➦
Having an agreeably pungent taste
Savory➦
Pleasing to the sense of taste