Collins English-English Dictionary

sage [seɪʤ]

1. 1. n a man revered for his profound wisdom

2. 2. adj profoundly wise or prudent

3. 3. adj [obsolete] solemn

4. 4. adj [Etymology] C13: from Old French, from Latin sapere to be sensible; see sapient

sage [seɪʤ]

1. 1. n a perennial Mediterranean plant, Salvia officinalis, having grey-green leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

2. 2. n the leaves of this plant, used in cooking for flavouring

3. 3. n short for sagebrush

4. 4. n [Etymology] C14: from Old French saulge, from Latin salvia, from salvus safe, in good health (from the curative properties attributed to the plant)