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savory (adjective); savorier, more savory; savoriest, most savory
1. Descriptive of something that is pleasing in taste or smell: The appetizing scent from the kitchen indicated that Jake's mother was preparing a savory meal for her family.
2. Referring to having a spicy or salty quality of food without tasting like sugar: Maple syrup is not only used to sweeten waffles and pancakes, but it is also used as an ingredient for savory dishes with meat.
3. Etymology: from Latin saporare, "flavor"; from Middle English savure, from Old French savoure "to taste."
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2. Referring to having a spicy or salty quality of food without tasting like sugar: Maple syrup is not only used to sweeten waffles and pancakes, but it is also used as an ingredient for savory dishes with meat.
3. Etymology: from Latin saporare, "flavor"; from Middle English savure, from Old French savoure "to taste."