savoy
UK[səˈvɔɪ]US[səˈvɔɪ]
n
a type of cabbage with wrinkled, dark green leaves.
Etymology
the word 'savoy' originates from the historical region of savoy in the western alps, now part of france and italy. this variety of cabbage is believed to have been developed or popularized in that region, leading to its geographical name being applied to the vegetable. the term entered english in the late 16th century via french ('chou de savoie'), following a common pattern where products are named after their place of origin. thus, the modern word retains no compositional morphemes but functions as a monolithic label for a specific cultivar.
Analysis
the word is a proper noun adopted as a common noun and is not productively formed from smaller morphemes in english.
Examples
the savoy cabbage in the recipe adds a nice texture and slightly sweeter flavor.
for this dish, you can use ordinary green cabbage, but savoy is preferable.
the outer leaves of the savoy are perfect for wrapping fillings.