Sage: meaning, definitions and examples

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sage

 

[ seษชdส’ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

herb

An aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Synonyms

herb, salvia

Examples of usage

  • She added a pinch of sage to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Sage is commonly used in stuffing for Thanksgiving turkey.
Context #2 | Noun

wise person

A profoundly wise person, especially one who is venerated for their wisdom and experience.

Synonyms

philosopher, wise man

Examples of usage

  • The village sage was sought after for advice by all the residents.
  • He was known as a sage in the field of philosophy.
Context #3 | Adjective

wise

Having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom.

Synonyms

knowledgeable, wise

Examples of usage

  • His sage advice helped me make the right decision.
  • The sage old man shared his wisdom with the younger generation.

Translations

Translations of the word "sage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรกbio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weiser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะดั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ™drzec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณข่€… (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„์ž (่ณข่€…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mudrc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mudrc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™บ่€… (zhรฌzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modrec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitur maรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะฝะฐะณำฉะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒชแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdrik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabio

Etymology

The word 'sage' originated from the Latin word 'salvia', which means 'to heal' or 'to save'. Historically, sage has been used for its medicinal properties and as a symbol of wisdom. In ancient times, sage was believed to have mystical powers and was associated with longevity, wisdom, and protection. It has been used in various cultures for its culinary, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes.

See also: presage, sagacious, sages.

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