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savoury

The correct spelling is savoury.

How to pronounce savoury

noun

Say it like: Sav-owr-ee

The correct spelling is savoury. A savory snack. For example: "The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious."

Usage Examples

The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.

The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.

The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A savory snack.
  2. 2.Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
  3. 3.The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.

adjective

  1. 1.Tasty, attractive to the palate.
  2. 2.Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
  3. 3.Umami, modern
  4. 4.Morally or ethically acceptable.

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