Savoury
/ˈseɪ.vər.i/noun
Having a pleasant taste or smell; often used to describe food that is not sweet.
Did you know?The word 'savoury' is linked to ancient practices of preserving food, often involving magical rites to ensure its flavor and safety.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sā-
“to taste or to perceive.”
Latin
Latin
sapere
“to have taste, to be wise.”
Old French
Old French
savorer
“to taste, to enjoy the flavor.”
Middle English
Middle English
savour
“a taste or flavor, especially a pleasant one.”
Modern English
English
savoury
“pertaining to food that is spicy or salty, not sweet.”