What is the meaning of sage?

noun

  • A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom.
  • Aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc.
  • Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb.

adjective

  • Having wisdom that comes with age and experience.
  • Of the grey-green color of sage leaves.
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