1. Having an agreeably pungent taste
   "The savoury stew was perfect for a cold winter's day";
   - piquant, savory [US], zesty
    
2. Appealing to the sense of taste; arousing desire to eat
   "The savoury aroma of roasting garlic filled the kitchen";
   - mouth-watering, savory [US]
    
3. Morally wholesome or acceptable
   "a past that was scarcely savoury";
   - savory [US]

1. An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
   "The chef prepared a cheese and herb savoury to cleanse the palate";
   - savory [US]
    
2. Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
   "She planted both summer and winter savoury in her herb garden";
   - savory [US]
    
3. Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
   "The chef used both summer and winter savoury in her herb blend";
   - savory [US]
    
4. Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
   "The savoury formed a compact mound in the rock garden";
   - savory [US], Micromeria juliana

Derived forms: savouries

See also: appetising [Brit], appetizing, tasty

Type of: dainty, delicacy, goody, herb, herbaceous plant, kickshaw [archaic], treat

Part of: genus Micromeria, genus Satureia, genus Satureja, Micromeria, Satureia, Satureja

Encyclopedia: Savoury