hương giới

Món súp này có mùi thơm của hương giới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of herb: "Hương giới" is a Vietnamese term for an aromatic herb used in cooking and traditional medicine. It is known in English as savory (specifically Summer Savory, Satureja hortensis), and is sometimes referred to by the French terms julienne or quarantaine.
   • A culinary and medicinal plant: The herb is characterized by its fragrant leaves, which are used to flavor food, and it is also believed to have various health properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món súp này có mùi thơm của hương giới. (This soup has the fragrance of savory.)
  • Hương giới thường được dùng để chữa đau bụng. (Savory is often used to treat stomach aches.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "julienne" from the reference is a French culinary term for a method of cutting vegetables into thin strips. Its connection to "hương giới" is likely historical, referring to the herb being cut or used in this style, or a specific local name.
• "Quarantaine" is another French referent, which may denote a specific variety or local name for the herb.

Variants and Related Words

• Rau hương giới (n): savory herb.
  • Rau hương giới tươi ngon hơn. (Fresh savory herb is more delicious.)

Synonyms

• Savory (Summer Savory): The primary English equivalent.
• Herb: A general term for aromatic plants used in flavoring and medicine.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the term "hương giới." Its usage is primarily literal, referring to the plant itself.