WordCmp.com

winter savory vs savoury

savoury vs winter savory

winter savory and savoury both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
winter savory Yes No No No
savoury Yes Yes No No
As nouns, savoury is a hypernym of winter savory; that is, savoury is a word with a broader meaning than winter savory:
  • winter savory: resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf
  • savoury: either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
Other hypernyms of winter savory include savory.
winter savory (noun) savoury (noun)
resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
winter savory (adjective) savoury (adjective)
morally wholesome or acceptable
having a pleasant taste
having an agreeably pungent taste
Difference between winter savory and savoury

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.