Definitions for savories

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savories sa·vor·y

Spelling: [sey-vuh-ree]

IPA: /ˈseɪ və ri/

Savories is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 285 anagrams from letters in savories (aeiorssv).

Definitions for savories

noun

1. British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.
2. any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory) having narrow leaves used in cookery.

adjective

1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell:
2. piquant:
3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.

Origin of savories

1175-1225; Middle English savori (see savor, -y¹); replacing Middle English savure Old French savoure, past participle of savourer t

Examples for savories

savories, a species of salt fish and cheese sandwich, is served in England hot, about the end of dinner.

savories, on the contrary, are a whet to the appetite and clear the palate for the due appreciation of the dinner.

The same remarks apply to savories, which last ought always to be highly seasoned, whether hot or cold.

But a 'tea' in the north-country depends for distinction, not on its solids or its savories, but on its sweets.