Gadit

sages

Definitions (2)
1nounwise people, especially those known for deep understanding and good judgment
People came from far away to ask the sages for advice.
In the story, the young prince learns from a group of sages.
Ancient sages often taught through short sayings and questions.
2nounplants with soft gray-green leaves, often used in cooking or for smell
She added fresh sages to the garden bed near the kitchen.
The shop sold several kinds of sages for dry, sunny places.
Bees were flying around the purple flowers of the sages.
Idioms & expressions
sage advice, very wise advice
the sages of old, wise people from long ago
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
sapius via Old French sage
Originally meant
wise people; people who know a lot
Background
The singular word sage came into English through Old French from Latin words connected with being wise and having good judgment. The plant name sage came through the same French form, but from a Latin word for a healing herb, which is why the two English words look the same today.
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