sage 1 (s j)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. [Middle English, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius, from Latin sapere, to be wise; see sep- in Indo-European roots.] sage  ly adv.sage ness n. |
| 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. [Middle English sauge, from Old French, from Latin salvia, from salvus, healthy; see sol- in Indo-European roots.] |
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sageness
n → Weisheit f
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