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Definition of satureja

satureja

/ˌsætʃ.əˈriː.dʒə/
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Plural:saturejas
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satureja Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of aromatic herbs and small shrubs in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to North Africa, southern Europe, and Central Asia, commonly known as savory and widely cultivated for culinary use.

Example

"Botanists classify both summer and winter savory under the genus satureja due to their shared morphological characteristics and essential oil profiles."

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satellite
satilla
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satureja
sauce
saucebox
saucepan

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'satureia', the classical Latin name for the herb savory, which the Roman author Pliny believed was associated with satyrs.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Satureja. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/satureja
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