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savoury

[ sey-vuh-ree ]

adjective

plural: savouriesmore savoury or (Rare) savourier most savoury or (Rare) savouriest


savoury

/ ˈ²õ±ðɪ±¹É™°ùɪ /

adjective

  1. attractive to the sense of taste or smell
  2. salty or spicy; not sweet

    a savoury dish

  3. pleasant
  4. respectable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a savoury dish served as an hors d'oeuvre or dessert
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ²¹±¹´Ç³Ü°ù¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ²õ²¹±¹´Ç³Ü°ù¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of savoury1

C13 savure, from Old French ²õ²¹±¹´Ç³Ü°ùé, from savourer to savour
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Example Sentences

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Mr Traore adds that the slight tanginess of attiéké provides a unique depth to meals, perfectly balancing spicy or savoury sauces.

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Traditionally, it consisted of a savoury pie filled with minced beef, served with mashed potatoes and a parsley liquor.

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Sorokin, who also holds world records for 100km, 100 miles and 12 hours, enjoys cookies, oranges and sandwiches, alternating between sweet and savoury.

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She trimmed jeans threads, cooked savouries, shelled almonds and made tea strainers, door knobs, photo frames and toy guns.

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He defines West African food through these three classic flavours: smoke, heat and savoury umami.

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