sage
UK: seɪdʒ | US: seɪdʒ
n. 1. A profoundly wise person, especially one distinguished for sound judgment.
n. 2. Any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, used for seasoning or medicine.
adj. Wise, judicious, or prudent in thought or action.
The word "sage" traces back to Latin sapius (wise), derived from sapere (to taste, to discern, to be wise). This reflects the ancient association of wisdom with the ability to "discern" or "taste" knowledge deeply. The plant meaning arose later, likely due to its medicinal and culinary uses, symbolizing practical wisdom.
The village elder was revered as a sage for his insightful advice.
She added a pinch of sage to the soup for extra flavor.
His sage remarks during the meeting helped resolve the conflict.
Sage leaves are often used in traditional herbal remedies.
The book offers sage guidance on managing personal finances.