a newspaper page devoted to signed articles by commentators, essayists, humorists, etc., of varying viewpoints: the Op-Ed of today's New York Times. Also called Op-Ed page.
OF. savorer, F. savourer. See Savor, n.] [Written also savour.] 1. To have a particular smell or taste; -- with of. [1913 Webster] 2. To partake of the quality or nature; to indicate the presence or influence; to smack; -- with of. [1913 Webster] This savors not much of distraction. --Shak.
â¢ SAVORY (noun) The noun SAVORY has 4 senses: 1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees. 2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions. 3. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family. 4. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre. Familiarity information: SAVORY used as a noun is uncommon.