sa·vor·y
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KEY
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
satur
ia