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Winter Savory (Noun)

Erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe.

Nouns denoting plants.

The garden featured a variety of herbs, including winter savory, rosemary, and oregano, which were carefully pruned to maintain their shape.
In traditional Mediterranean cooking, winter savory is often used to flavor bean dishes and stews.
The chef added a sprig of winter savory to the soup for its distinctive thyme-like flavor.
Winter savory grows well in dry, well-drained soil and can thrive in poor soil conditions.
To make the traditional Italian sausage, combine ground pork with garlic, fennel seeds, and chopped winter savory.

Resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The traditional family recipe for meat loaf called for a blend of ground meats, breadcrumbs, and the pungent flavor of winter savory.
To add depth to her stews, she'd often include a few sprigs of fresh winter savory from the garden.
Winter savory is an herb commonly used to complement the rich flavors in stuffings and roasted meats.
In Mediterranean cuisine, the resinous leaves of winter savory are often combined with lemon and garlic to create a marinade for grilled meats.
The chef's secret ingredient in his famous meatballs was a generous sprinkling of dried winter savory.