savory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
  2. noun dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
    Micromeria juliana.
  3. noun either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
    savoury.
  4. noun an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
    savoury.
  5. adjective morally wholesome or acceptable
    savoury.
    • a past that was scarcely savory
  6. adjective satellite having an agreeably pungent taste
    piquant; savoury; spicy; zesty.
  7. adjective satellite pleasing to the sense of taste
    savoury; mouth-watering.

WordNet

Sa"vor*y adjective
Etymology
From Savor.
Definitions
  1. Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell. Written also savoury.
    The chewing flocks Had ta'en their supper on the savory herb. Milton.

Webster 1913