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Definition of savory adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

savory

adjective
 
/ˈseɪvəri/
 
/ˈseɪvəri/
 (US English)
(British English savoury)
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  1. tasting of salt; not sweet
    • savory snacks
    • What's in the pastry? Is it sweet or savory?
    Topics Cooking and eatingc1
  2. having a pleasant taste or smell
    • a savory smell from the kitchen
    see also unsavoury
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