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< savory

savour >

sa·vor·y ²

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NOUN:
pl. sa·vor·ies

An annual Mediterranean aromatic herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, having flowers with a pale lavender to white corolla. Also called summer savory .
A related Mediterranean aromatic herb (Satureja montana) having flowers in a long, white or pink corolla. Also called winter savory .
The leaves of either of these plants, used as seasoning.
Any of several plants of the genus Micromeria in the mint family.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English saverey, alteration of Old French sarree, alteration of Latin saturia

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