DictionarysageAromatic herb
noun

sage

An aromatic herb used in cooking or rituals.

The cook adds sage leaves to the dish.

Etymology

The Latin plant-name is associated with health and healing. Sage's long use as a medicinal herb accompanies its familiar culinary role.

More examples

  • She grows sage in the garden.
  • The recipe calls for sage.
  • They identified the aromatic sage.

Forms

sage

Similar words

salvia
The broader botanical group including culinary sage.
herb
The broad category of aromatic plants.