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(adjective) morally respectable or inoffensive; "a past that was scarcely savory" |
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Synonyms: inoffensive, savory |
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(noun) an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre |
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Synonyms: savory |
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Related Words: dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat |
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(noun) either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family |
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Synonyms: savory |
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Related Words: herb, summer savory, summer savoury, winter savory, winter savoury |
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(satellite adjective) pleasing to the sense of taste |
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Synonyms: mouth-watering, savory, tasty |
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(satellite adjective) having an agreeably pungent taste |
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Synonyms: piquant, savory, spicy, zesty |
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