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savory vs winter savory

winter savory vs savory

savory and winter savory both are nouns.

savory is an adjective but winter savory is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savory Yes Yes No No
winter savory Yes No No No
As nouns, winter savory is a hyponym of savory; that is, winter savory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than savory:
  • savory: either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
  • winter savory: resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
Other hyponyms of savory include summer savory, summer savoury, winter savoury.
As nouns, winter savory is a hyponym of savory; that is, winter savory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than savory:
  • savory: any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
  • winter savory: erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
savory (noun) winter savory (noun)
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
savory (adjective) winter savory (adjective)
morally wholesome or acceptable
having a pleasant taste
having an agreeably pungent taste
Difference between savory and winter savory

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