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Savoy

suh-VOY

Savoy (noun) means a variety of cabbage with crinkled, dark green leaves. Example: “She shredded savoy cabbage into the winter soup.”

noun
1
A variety of cabbage with crinkled, dark green leaves.
"She shredded savoy cabbage into the winter soup."
name
1
A historic noble family that once ruled Sardinia and later Italy.
"The House of Savoy ruled Italy until 1946."

How to use Savoy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crinkly-leaved cabbage, or the Savoy region/royal family of Europe.

Word forms

Savoys plural

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Etymology

From the historical region of Savoy in the Alps, via French Savoie, from Late Latin Sapaudia.

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Savoy” mean?

The word “Savoy” means a variety of cabbage with crinkled, dark green leaves. In plain terms, a crinkly-leaved cabbage, or the Savoy region/royal family of Europe.

How do you pronounce “Savoy”?

“Savoy” is pronounced suh-VOY (/səˈvɔɪ̯/ in IPA).

How do you use “Savoy” in a sentence?

Here is “Savoy” used in a sentence: “She shredded savoy cabbage into the winter soup.”

What part of speech is “Savoy”?

Depending on how it is used, “Savoy” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Savoy” come from?

The word “Savoy” comes from Late Latin. From the historical region of Savoy in the Alps, via French Savoie, from Late Latin Sapaudia.

Is “Savoy” a common word?

“Savoy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Savoy” have?

“Savoy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a variety of cabbage with crinkled, dark green leaves.

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