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sage (2)
sage Derby
sage green
sage grouse
sage thrasher
sagebrush
Sagebrush Rebellion
Sagebrush State
saggar
Sagitta
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Sagittarius
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sago palm
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Saguaro National Park
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saggar

sag·gar [ sággər ] (plural sag·gars) or sag·ger [ sággər ] (plural sag·gers)


noun 
Definition:
 
protective box within kiln: a clay box into which delicate ceramic objects are placed to protect them in the kiln during firing. It is now seldom used.

[Mid-18th century. Probably contraction of safeguard]
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