winter savory

/ˌwɪntər ˌseɪvəri/
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Definitions of winter savory
  1. noun
    erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
    synonyms: Satureia montana, Satureja montana
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    type of:
    savory
    any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
  2. noun
    resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
    synonyms: winter savoury
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    type of:
    savory, savoury
    either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
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