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savoury vs winter savory

winter savory vs savoury

savoury and winter savory both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savoury Yes Yes No No
winter savory Yes No No No
As nouns, winter savory is a hyponym of savoury; that is, winter savory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than savoury:
  • savoury: either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
  • winter savory: resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
Other hyponyms of savoury include summer savory, summer savoury, winter savoury.
savoury (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
savoury (adjective) winter savory (adjective)
morally wholesome or acceptable
having a pleasant taste
having an agreeably pungent taste
Difference between savoury and winter savory

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