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■ noun an aromatic plant with greyish-green leaves used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. [ Salvia officinalis .]
↘used in names of similar aromatic plants, e.g. wood ~ .
Origin
ME: from OFr. sauge , from L. salvia 'healing plant', from salvus 'safe'.
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■ noun (especially in ancient history or legend) a man recognized for his wisdom.
■ adjective wise; judicious.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: from OFr., from L. sapere 'be wise'.