sage

sage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A profoundly wise person, especially one revered for wisdom and experience.

  2. 2.

    An aromatic herb with grayish-green leaves, used in cooking.

  3. 3.

    [as adjective]Wise; having wisdom from experience.

Forms

plural: sages

Related words

Antonyms: fool
See also: herb, philosopher, wisdom
Synonyms: philosopher, wise man

Etymology

Sense 1: From Old French sage ("wise"), from Latin sapere ("to taste, be wise"). Sense 2: From Latin salvia ("healing plant"), from salvus ("safe, healthy").