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)- An example of a sage is a Native American medicine man.
- An example of sage is an herb added to poultry stuffing.
See sage in Webster's New World College Dictionary
- wise, discerning, judicious, etc.
- showing wisdom and good judgment: a sage comment
- 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
noun
- 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.
- any of various similar plants
- ☆ sagebrush
Origin: ME sauge < OFr < L salvia < salvus, safe: from its reputed healing powers
See sage in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.
- Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.
- 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
.Related Forms:
- sageˈly adverb
- sageˈness noun
noun
- 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.
- Any of various similar or related plants in the mint family.
- 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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