Definition

Noun 1. A specific aromatic herb: Satureia hortensis is the botanical name for the annual herb commonly known as summer savory. It is characterized by an erect growth habit, small oval leaves, and pink flowers. Its primary use is as a culinary herb to flavor various dishes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of chopped Satureia hortensis.
  • Gardeners value Satureia hortensis for its strong, peppery flavor.
  • Unlike its perennial relative winter savory, Satureia hortensis completes its life cycle in one season.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: The name is used in scientific, horticultural, or formal culinary contexts to specify the exact species, distinguishing it from (winter savory).
  • The study compared the essential oil yields of Satureia hortensis and Satureja montana.

Variants and Related Words

• Summer Savory: The common English name for .
• Savory (noun): The general term for herbs of the genus , which includes both summer and winter savory. (Note: This is a broader term and not a direct variant of the specific species name).
• Satureja hortensis: An alternative, equally accepted spelling of the botanical name.

Synonyms

• Summer Savory
• Bean Herb (a less common name referring to its traditional use in cooking with beans)

Noun

1. erect annual herb with oval leaves and pink flowers; used to flavor e.g. meats or soups or salads; southeastern Europe and naturalized elsewhere