Sage Definition

sage
adjective
  1. having wisdom that comes with age and experience
  2. of the grey-green color of sage leaves
noun
  1. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
  2. aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
  3. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb

"Sage" in song lyrics

See how sage is used in real songs:

  • "From longevity to swollen sage"
    2Mex — Alive-a-Cation
  • "Throwin flowers on my grave, burnin sage"
    Akir f/ Immortal Technique — Treason
  • "I go home and meditate with some sage"
    Anybody Killa f/ Shaggy 2 Dope — Nevehoe

Words that rhyme with sage

Usage tips for "sage"

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