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Definition of savoy

savoy

/səˈvɔɪ/
sa · voy
Plural:savoys
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Adjective:Savoyard
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savoy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hardy winter variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) distinguished by a compact head of deeply crinkled, emerald-green leaves.

Example

"The chef braised wedges of savoy in vegetable broth with garlic and thyme."

2

A historical duchy and mountainous cultural region in the western Alps, now primarily part of southeastern France bordering Italy and Switzerland.

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savor
savoriness
savory
savoy
savvily
savviness
savvy

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Savoy (French Savoie), a historical region in the western Alps of southeastern France, from Late Latin Sabaudia.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Savoy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/savoy
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