Sage
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Of the grey-green color of sage leaves
(2)   Having wisdom that comes with age and experience

noun


(3)   Aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
(4)   A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
(5)   Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
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Etymology 1


From < Gallo-Romance *sabius < Vulgar Latin *sapius < < . The noun meaning "man of profound wisdom" is recorded from circa 1300. Originally applied to the Seven Sages of Greece.

Noun



  1. A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.
    • 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.
      we aspire to the magnanimous firmness of the philosophic sage

Etymology 2


From Old French sauge, from Latin salvia, from salvus (healthy), see safe.

Noun



  1. A savory spice, Salvia officinalis, also planted for ornamental purposes. Scientific name: Salvia officinalis.
 
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