sa·vor·y 2 
(sāvə-rē)
(sāvə-rē)n. pl. sa·vor·ies
1. An annual Mediterranean aromatic herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, having pale lavender to white flowers. Also called summer savory.
2. A related Mediterranean aromatic perennial herb (Satureja montana), having white or pink flowers. Also called winter savory.
3. The leaves of either of these plants, used as seasoning.
[Middle English saverey, alteration of Old French sarree, alteration of Latin saturēia.]