sage

The definition of sage is someone or something who is wise or exhibits signs of wisdom or intelligence.

(adjective)

An example of sage is the advice to always think before you act.

Sage is defined as a person who shows great wisdom or an herb often used for cooking.

(noun)

  1. An example of a sage is a Native American medicine man.
  2. An example of sage is an herb added to poultry stuffing.

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See sage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective sager, sagest

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

Origin: 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

Related Forms:

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 (S. splendens) with brilliant red flowers, or for flavoring, as the (S. officinalis) with aromatic leaves used, when dried, for seasoning meats, cheeses, etc.
  2. any of various similar plants
  3. ☆ sagebrush

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

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

See sage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
adjective sag·er, sag·est
  1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.
  2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.
  3. Archaic Serious; solemn.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *sapius

Origin: , from Latin sapere, to be wise; see sep- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • sageˈly adverb
  • sageˈness noun

noun
  1. a. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia, especially S. officinalis, having aromatic grayish-green, opposite leaves. Also called ramona.
    b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
  2. Any of various similar or related plants in the mint family.
  3. Sagebrush.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English sauge

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin salvia

Origin: , from salvus, healthy; see sol- in Indo-European roots

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