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- US Pronunciation
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- [sey-vuh-ree]
- /ˈseɪ və ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sey-vuh-ree]
- /ˈseɪ və ri/
Definitions of savouries word
- adjective savouries pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma. 1
- adjective savouries piquant: a savory jelly. 1
- adjective savouries pleasing, attractive, or agreeable. 1
- noun plural savouries British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit. 1
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Origin of savouries
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English savori (see savor, -y1); replacing Middle English savure < Old French savoure, past participle of savourer to savor
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Parts of speech for Savouries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
savouries popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
savouries usage trend in Literature
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