sage

noun

any of various plants of the genus Salvia

aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

adjective

of the grey-green color of sage leaves

having wisdom that comes with age and experience

Roots

sapiussage- · Latin · wise, tasting/discerning

Synonyms for sage

gurun wiseadj rishi sophicadj seern oraclen

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