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savoury

[sey-vuh-ree]

adjective

more savoury , savourier, most savoury , savouriest ,

plural

savouries .
  1. savory.



savoury

/ ˈɪəɪ /

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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • savourily adverb
  • savouriness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of savoury1

C13 savure, from Old French dzܰé, from savourer to savour
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People often enjoy them as a snack with tea or coffee or served on a plate alongside savoury sandwiches.

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Tattie scone - A type of flat savoury cake made with flour and mashed cooked potatoes.

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Ella's Kitchen, for example, describes savoury products as "perfectly balanced for growing babies", while Piccolo claims many pouches are "packed with goodness".

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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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