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1
: one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
2
: a mature or venerable person of sound judgment
sager; sagest
1
: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment
sage advice
sageness
noun
1
a
: a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats
broadly
: salvia
b
: the fresh or dried leaves of sage
2
3
: a light grayish green
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Adjective
Examples of sage in a Sentence
Adjective
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, borage, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Chef Michelino Gioia and his team will be infusing the hotel’s modern British restaurant with signature dishes from the Argentario-coast hotel—oh, yes, there will be ravioli with butter and sage.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Pick it up in six colors, including sage green, black, and chalk.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
My favorite flavor is cranberry sage, which has an herbaceous taste, but the rest (lemon lavender, blood orange cardamom, grapefruit rosemary) are just as fun.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, borage, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Chef Michelino Gioia and his team will be infusing the hotel’s modern British restaurant with signature dishes from the Argentario-coast hotel—oh, yes, there will be ravioli with butter and sage.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Pick it up in six colors, including sage green, black, and chalk.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sage. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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sage
1 of 3 adjective
sager; sagest
: wise entry 2 sense 1, prudent
sage advice
sagely
adverb
sageness
noun
sage
2 of 3 noun
: a very wise person
sage
3 of 3 noun1
: a European mint with fragrant leaves that is used especially to flavor meat
2
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English sage "wise," from early French sage (same meaning), derived from Latin sapere "to be wise, taste, have good taste" — related to insipid, savant
Noun
Middle English sage "sage plant," from early French sage, salge (same meaning), from Latin salvia "sage plant used for health," from salvus "safe, healthy" — related to safe, save
Medical Definition
sage
noun
: a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent
broadly
: any plant of the genus Salvia
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