n. [ F. savorée; cf. It. santoreggia, satureja, L. satureia, ] (Bot.) An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called
a. [ From Savor. ] Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell.
The chewing flocks
Had ta'en their supper on the savory herb. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]