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savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries
plural of savory
as in herbs

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  1. herbs
  2. spices
  3. condiments
Noun
  • Divide soup among serving bowls, and garnish with sour cream and herbs.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Salt-Roasted Beet Salad Roasted beets pair with fresh herbs, fennel, spiced pepitas, and a swoop of strained yogurt.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of herbs
Noun
  • The dip is topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs toasted in butter, spices, and more pickle brine.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Use sweet spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger in your pancake batter to enhance sweetness.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Beside the rice, there’s a dish that holds a trio of signature Hainanese chicken rice condiments.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of condiments
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