Definition of savoury

savouryadjective

ngon

/ˈseɪvəri//ˈseɪvəri/

The English word "savoury" originated in the Old French language, where it was spelled as "sauvirie" and pronounced as "sauvyri." It comes from the Latin word "sapidus," which means "having a flavour." In Middle English, the word "sauvyrie" became "sevyrie," which was used to describe food with a salty or meaty flavour, as opposed to sweet foods, which were commonly known as "suetyrie." Over time, the word "sevyrie" began to be simplified, eventually becoming "savoury" in modern English. Today, the word "savoury" is used to describe food with a savoury or savoury flavour, such as meats, vegetables, and spices, as opposed to sweet or dessert foods. In conclusion, the word "savoury" originated in Old French, deriving from the Latin word "sapidus," and was simplified over time to describe foods with a salty or meaty flavour, as opposed to sweet foods. Today, the word is used broadly to describe a range of savoury items in English cuisine.

Summary
type tính từ ((từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) (cũng) savory)
meaningthơm ngon, có hương vị
meaningcay; mặn (thức ăn)
meaningphủ định sạch sẽ, thơm tho (nơi ở...)
type danh từ ((từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) (cũng) savory)
meaningmón khai vị; món tiêu cơm (ăn lúc bắt đầu hay sau bữa ăn)
namespace

tasting of salt; not sweet

nếm muối; không ngọt

Example:
  • savoury snacks

    đồ ăn nhẹ mặn

  • What’s in the pastry? Is it sweet or savoury?

    Có gì trong bánh ngọt? Nó ngọt hay mặn?

  • After a long day, I savoured a warm bowl of creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich.

    Sau một ngày dài, tôi thưởng thức một bát súp cà chua kem ấm áp cùng bánh mì sandwich phô mai nướng.

  • The freshly baked bread rolls were so savoury, I couldn't resist having another one.

    Những ổ bánh mì mới nướng rất ngon, tôi không thể cưỡng lại việc ăn thêm một cái nữa.

  • As a vegetarian, I love indulging in savoury dishes like roasted vegetable quiches and mushroom stroganoff.

    Là người ăn chay, tôi thích thưởng thức các món ăn mặn như bánh quiche rau nướng và nấm stroganoff.

having a pleasant taste or smell

có một hương vị dễ chịu hoặc mùi

Example:
  • a savoury smell from the kitchen

    mùi thơm từ nhà bếp

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