(sā′vər·ē) adjective
1. Of an agreeable taste and odor; appetizing.
2. Piquant to the taste.
3. In good repute. See synonyms under DELICIOUS.
—noun Brit. A small, hot serving of food eaten at the end or beginning of a dinner. Also Brit. sa′vour·y. [<OF savouré, pp. of OF savourer taste <savour SAVOR]
—sa′vor·i·ly adverb
—sa′vor·i·ness noun

(sā′vər·ē) noun
A hardy, annual, aromatic culinary herb of the mint family (Satureia hortensis) used for seasoning. Also summer savory. [<OF savoreie, alter. of L satureia; infl. in form by OF savour savor]