sage1
n.
an aromatic plant with greyish-green leaves used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
[
Salvia officinalis.]
▸used in names of similar aromatic plants, e.g. wood sage.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. sauge, from L. salvia ‘healing plant’, from salvus ‘safe’.
sage2
n.
(especially in ancient history or legend) a man recognized for his wisdom.
adj.
wise; judicious.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr., from L. sapere ‘be wise’.
