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Sage

A suffruticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is often extended to the whole genus, of which many species are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage, and Mexican red and blue sage.

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Chromatic 84% connected

Relating to color, or to colors.

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Chromatic 84% connected

Relating to color, or to colors.

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Wise 84% connected

Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

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Wise 84% connected

Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

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Clary 76% connected

To make a loud or shrill noise.

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Herb 76% connected

A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering.

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Mentor 76% connected

A wise and faithful counselor or monitor.

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Salvia 92% connected

A genus of plants including the sage. See Sage.

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