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sage (2)

sage [ sayj ] (plural sag·es or sage)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. plant with aromatic leaves: a plant or bush with aromatic grayish green leaves. Use: flavoring food. Latin name Salvia officinalis.

2. plants 
Same as  sagebrush


3. colors 
Same as  sage green


[14th century. Via French sauge< Latin salvia "healing plant" < salvus "healthy, uninjured"]

sage adjective
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