Sage

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1. Noun

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.

2. Noun

The sagebrush.

3. Adjective form

Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious.

4. Adjective form

Proceeding from wisdom; well judged; shrewd; well adapted to the purpose.

5. Adjective form

Grave; serious; solemn.

6. Noun

A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.

7. Noun

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