Savoury: meaning, definitions and examples
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savoury
[ หseษช.vษr.i ]
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:
๐ต๐น salgado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช herzhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ gurih
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sลony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅกฉๅณใฎ (ใใใใใฎ)
๐ซ๐ท savoureux
๐ช๐ธ sabroso
๐น๐ท tuzlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์๋ (matitneun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐูุฐ (lazidh)
๐จ๐ฟ slanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ slanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๅณ็ (xiรกnwรจi de)
๐ธ๐ฎ slan
๐ฎ๐ธ saltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะทะดั (tuzdy)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแ (marilian)
๐ฆ๐ฟ duzlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 27052 glinted
- 27053 effete
- 27054 lifter
- 27055 savoury
- 27056 ophthalmologist
- 27057 quilting
- 27058 unseasonable
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