summer savoury

Thân thiện

The chef sprinkles fresh summer savoury over the roasted vegetables.

Definition

Noun 1. A culinary herb: "Summer savoury" refers to an annual herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, delicately flavored leaves which are used as a seasoning in cooking.

Usage

• Summer savoury is a popular herb in bean dishes, stuffings, and sausages.
• The leaves of summer savoury can be used fresh or dried.
• Gardeners often plant summer savoury for its culinary and aromatic qualities.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Botanical distinction: In botanical and culinary contexts, "summer savoury" is explicitly contrasted with its perennial relative, "winter savoury" (), which has a stronger, more pungent flavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Savoury (adjective): Having a salty, spicy, or piquant taste; not sweet. (e.g., ).
• Winter savoury (noun): The perennial herb related to summer savoury, with a stronger flavor.

Synonyms

• Savory (the American English spelling variant of "savoury").
• Bean herb (a common name reflecting one of its primary culinary uses).

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes the plant . It is not used as a general adjective; that meaning is covered by the separate word "savoury."

Học thuật

Noun

1. herb with delicately flavored leaves with many uses

Từ đồng nghĩa

• summer savory