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Definition of
savory adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
savory
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈseɪvəri
/
/
(
Canadian English usually
savoury
)
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1
having a taste that is salty, not sweet
savory snacks
2
having a pleasant taste or smell
a savory smell from the kitchen
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unsavory
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