| 单词 | sage |
| 释义 | sage 1. n. 1. an aromatic herb, Salvia officinalis, with dull greyish-green leaves. 2. its leaves used in cookery. Phrases and idioms sage and onion (or onions) a stuffing used with poultry, pork, etc. sage Derby (or cheese) a cheese made with an infusion of sage which flavours and mottles it. sage-green the colour of sage-leaves. sage tea a medicinal infusion of sage-leaves. Derivatives sagy adj. Etymology: ME f. OF sauge f. L salvia healing plant f. salvus safe 2. n. & adj. --n 1. often iron. a profoundly wise man. 2. any of the ancients traditionally regarded as the wisest of their time. --adj 1. profoundly wise, esp. from experience. 2. of or indicating profound wisdom. 3. often iron. wise-looking; solemn-faced. Derivatives sagely adv. sageness n. sageship n. Etymology: ME f. OF ult. f. L sapere be wise |
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