What is the meaning of savory?

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noun

Any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees.
Dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions.
- synonyms: Micromeria juliana
Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family.
- synonyms: savoury
An aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre.
- synonyms: savoury

adjective

Morally wholesome or acceptable.
- usage: "a past that was scarcely savory"
- synonyms: savoury
Having an agreeably pungent taste.
- synonyms: piquant, savoury, spicy, zesty
Pleasing to the sense of taste.
- synonyms: mouth-watering, savoury

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