sage
/seɪd͡ʒ/ noun B2- The plant Salvia officinalis, native to the Mediterranean region, widely grown as a herb and as an ornamental garden plant.
- The dried leaves of Salvia officinalis, used as a herb in cooking.
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- The foliage of sagebrush or similar plants.
Plural sages
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Children grew to kings and sages.
“In my youth,” said the sage, as he shook his grey locks, “I kept all my limbs very supple By the use of this ointment—one shilling the box— Allow me to sell you a couple?”
Has not some sage said, ‘Nothing too much’?
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