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savory


3sa·vo·ry

noun \ˈsā-və-rē, ˈsāv-rē\
plural sa·vo·ries

Definition of SAVORY

: either of two aromatic mints: a : summer savory b : winter savory

Origin of SAVORY

Middle English saverey
First Known Use: 14th century

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