winter savoury
Noun 1. A culinary herb: "Winter savoury" refers to the dried, aromatic leaves of the Satureja montana plant, used as a seasoning. These leaves have a resinous, peppery, and slightly bitter flavor. 2. The herb plant itself: The term can also refer to the perennial, woody-stemmed herb plant from which these leaves are harvested.
Winter savoury is used exclusively as a noun to name the herb or its leaves. It is a mass (uncountable) noun when referring to the dried or chopped leaves as a substance. * The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried winter savoury. * Winter savoury is a hardy perennial in the mint family.
- Winter savoury adds a robust, peppery note to bean dishes.
- For the best flavor, add chopped winter savoury towards the end of the cooking time.
- She grows winter savoury alongside thyme and rosemary in her garden.
- As a distinguishing term: The word "winter" is used to differentiate this perennial, stronger-flavored herb from the related summer savoury (), which is an annual with a milder taste.
- Winter savory: The American English spelling, replacing 'savoury' with 'savory'.
- Savoury (noun, British English): A general term for aromatic herbs used in cooking, especially of the genus . (Note: This is a related but broader term).
- Summer savoury: The milder, annual variety of the savoury herb.
- Herb: A general term for plants used for flavoring, food, or medicine.
- Seasoning: A substance used to add flavor to food.
This word has a single, specific meaning related to a culinary herb. It is not to be confused with the adjective savoury (British English) / savory (American English), which describes a salty or spicy taste as opposed to a sweet one.
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resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
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