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Savoriness

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Noun

1. flavorsomeness, flavoursomeness, savoriness

having an appetizing flavor

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Savoriness

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noun plural -vories
1. 
any of numerous aromatic plants of the genus Satureja, esp S. montana (winter savory) and S. hortensis (summer savory), of the Mediterranean region, having narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
2. 
the leaves of any of these plants, used as a potherb

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Savoriness

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adjectiveWord forms: ˈsavorier or ˈsavoriest
1. 
pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
2. 
pleasant, agreeable, attractive, etc.
3. 
morally acceptable; respectable
4. 
salty or piquant; not sweet
a savory relish
nounWord forms: plural ˈsavories
5. 
in England and Canada, a small, highly seasoned portion of food served at the end of a meal or as an appetizer
noun
any of a genus (Satureja) of aromatic mints; esp., summer savory (S. hortensis) and winter savory (S. montana), both native to Europe and used in cooking

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Savoriness

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adj.
1. Appetizing to the taste or smell: a savory stew.
2. Piquant, pungent, or salty to the taste; not sweet.
3. Morally respectable; inoffensive: a past that was scarcely savory.
n. pl. sa·vor·ies
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.

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