savoury

Other forms: savouries; savourily

Definitions of savoury

1. adjective

   pleasing to the sense of taste
   synonyms: mouth-watering, savory

   appetising, appetizing

   appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
2. adjective

   having an agreeably pungent taste
   synonyms: piquant, savory, spicy, zesty

   tasty

   pleasing to the sense of taste
3. noun

   an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
   synonyms: savory

   type of:

   dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat

   something considered choice to eat
4. noun

   either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
   synonyms: savory

   types:

   summer savory, summer savoury

   herb with delicately flavored leaves with many uses

   winter savory, winter savoury

   resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf

   type of:

   herb

   aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
5. adjective

   morally wholesome or acceptable
   synonyms: savory