sage sage /ˈseɪdʒ/

adjective

1. Of the grey-green color of sage leaves  ( sage , sage-green )
   of the grey-green color of sage leaves
   
2. Having wisdom that comes with age and experience  ( sage )
   having wisdom that comes with age and experience
   

noun

1. () Aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc  ( sage )
   aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
    Sage is a herb commonly used in stuffing and sausages
   Sage is a herb commonly used in stuffing and sausages
   
   
2. () A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom  ( sage )
   a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
   
3. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb  ( sage , salvia )
   any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb