savory
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On its menu are wines from Stellenbosch, delicacies like bobotie, a sweet and savory casserole, and creative-fusion dishes like oxtail tacos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The oil has spent weeks absorbing garlic, herbs, tomato sweetness, and savory depth.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The result is bright, savory and surprisingly elegant for something that began with opening a can.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Or, more specifically, dried buttermilk: tangy, savory, rich with dairy flavor, yet shelf-stable enough to live indefinitely in the back of a pantry waiting for its moment to shine.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The larder mistress brought her tray of loaves with many savory slices, and she gave the best, to tempt me.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Vocabulary lists containing savory
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