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Definition of Sage

1. Adjective. Having wisdom that comes with age and experience.

2. Noun. A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom.

3. Adjective. Of the grey-green color of sage leaves.

4. Noun. Aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc.

5. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb.

Definition of Sage

1. n. A suffruticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is often extended to the whole genus, of which many species are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage, and Mexican red and blue sage.

2. a. Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious.

3. n. A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.

Definition of Sage

1. Adjective. wise ¹

2. Noun. a wise man or spiritual teacher; a man of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher ¹

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

4. Interjection. (Internet slang) Word used in the email field of imageboards to prevent a bump of the post. Used as an option rather than a word in some imageboard software ¹

5. Verb. (Internet slang) The act of using the word or option ''sage'' in the email field or a checkbox of an imageboard when posting a reply ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sage

1. wise [adj SAGER, SAGEST] : SAGELY [adv] / an aromatic herb used as seasoning [n -S] - See also: wise

Medical Definition of Sage

1. A suffriticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is often extended to the whole genus, of which many species are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage, and Mexican red and blue sage. The sagebrush. Meadow sage, a species of willow (Salix tristis) forming a low bush with nearly sessile grayish green leaves. Origin: OE. Sauge, F. Sauge, L. Salvia, from salvus saved, in allusion to its reputed healing virtues. See Safe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sage

sagamites sagamore sagamores saganaki saganash saganashes sagapen sagapens sagapenum sagapenums

sagas sagathies sagathy sagbut sagbuts sage-green sage-grouse sage-grouses sage brush sage chicken

sage chickens sage cock sage cocks sage green sage grouse sage grouses sage hen sage hens sage sparrow

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