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savoury

 

[ หˆseษช.vษ™r.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food taste

Savoury describes flavors that are not sweet, often associated with salty, spicy, or umami tastes. This adjective is used to characterize dishes that tantalize the palate with rich and hearty flavors. Savoury foods can include meats, cheeses, and various types of vegetables, often seasoned or cooked in a way that enhances their natural taste. It's commonly used in culinary contexts to differentiate these flavors from sweeter counterparts.

Synonyms

flavorful, salty, savory, spicy, umami

Examples of usage

  • The savoury pie was filled with rich meats.
  • They served a savoury sauce with the fish.
  • I prefer savoury snacks over sweet ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "savoury" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salgado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herzhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gurih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚ony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉๅ‘ณใฎ (ใ—ใŠใ‚ใ˜ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savoureux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์žˆ๋Š” (matitneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฐูŠุฐ (lazidh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ธๅ‘ณ็š„ (xiรกnwรจi de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹ (tuzdy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (marilian)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salado

Etymology

The word 'savoury' originates from the Middle English word 'savorie', which was derived from the Old French 'savorรฉ', meaning 'flavorful' or 'tasty'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'saporem', which translates to 'taste' or 'flavor'. Over the centuries, the meaning of savoury evolved to specifically refer to foods that have a pleasant, salty, or spicy quality, especially in contrast to sweet flavors. The term is often used in culinary arts to describe dishes that are complex, satisfying, and richly flavorful, encapsulating the essence of diverse cultural cuisines. As culinary practices developed, the term 'savoury' became widely used to express appreciation for the depth and intricacies of non-sweet flavors in food.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,055, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.