winter savory

noun

: a perennial European mint (Satureja montana) with leaves used for seasoning compare summer savory

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winter savory was in 1597

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“Winter savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20savory. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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