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savory (2)

sa·vor·y [ sáyvəree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. appetizing: having an appetizing taste or smell

2. not sweet: salty or sharp-tasting rather than sweet

3. respectable: respectable or morally acceptable
not a very savory character



noun  (plural sa·vor·ies)
Definition:
 
U.K. dish that adds relish: a light salty or spicy dish served before or at the end of a meal

[13th century. < Old French savoure, past participle of savourer "taste" < Latin sapor (see savor)]

sa·vor·i·ly adverb
sa·vor·i·ness noun
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