Savory vs. Thyme

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