Definition of sage

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sage²    (sj) KEY 

NOUN:

1. 1. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia, especially S. officinalis, having aromatic grayish-green, opposite leaves. Also called ramona.
   2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
2. Any of various similar or related plants in the mint family.
3. Sagebrush.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English sauge, from Old French, from Latin salvia, from salvus, healthy; see sol- in Indo-European roots