sage (n.)

  1. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

  2. aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc

  3. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb

    [ Syn: salvia ]

    sage (adj.)

  1. having wisdom that comes with age and experience

  2. of the grey-green color of sage leaves

    [ Syn: sage-green ]

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