noun, often capitalized O&E, often attributive \ËÃ¤p-Ëed\. : an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine.
The definition of savory is food that is salty or spicy, not sweet, or something that is morally acceptable. 1  A spicy sauce that isn't sweet is an example of a savory sauce. 2  An action that respects common morals is an example of a savory action.
Savory Herb. Nope, savory is the only name for the herb. Fun fact: because of the herb's flavor, now savory is used as an adjective to designate a certain taste (just like sweet, salty, etc). Savory is good with veggies, especially the green leafy ones and beans.