Sageness

sage ¹  (sj)

n.

One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.

adj. sag·er, sag·est

1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.

2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.

3. Archaic Serious; solemn.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius, from Latin sapere, to be wise; see sep- in Indo-European roots.]

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sagely adv.

sageness n.

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sage ²  (sj)

n.

1.

a. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia, especially S. officinalis, having aromatic grayish-green, opposite leaves. Also called ramona.

b. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.

2. Any of various similar or related plants in the mint family.

3. Sagebrush.

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[Middle English sauge, from Old French, from Latin salvia, from salvus, healthy; see sol- in Indo-European roots.]