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sage (sāj)

adjective sager sag′er, sagest sag′·est

  1. wise, discerning, judicious, etc.
  2. showing wisdom and good judgment a sage comment
  3. Obsolete grave or solemn

Etymology: OFr < VL *sapius < L sapiens, wise, orig. prp. of sapere, to know, taste < IE base *sap-, to taste > ON safi, sap, sefi, mind

noun

a very wise person; esp., an elderly man, widely respected for his wisdom, experience, and judgment

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sage (sāj)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Salvia) of plants of the mint family, having a two-lipped corolla and two stamens: sages are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage (S. splendens) with brilliant red flowers, or for flavoring, as the garden sage (S. officinalis) with aromatic leaves used, when dried, for seasoning meats, cheeses, etc.
  2. any of various similar plants
  3. sagebrush

Etymology: ME sauge < OFr < L salvia < salvus, safe: from its reputed healing powers

Sage definition

Sage (sāj)

Sage, Russell 1816-1906; U.S. financier

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