A name of certain plants of other genera. See the phrases below, A suffruticose labiate plant (Salvia officinalis) with grayish green foliage, much used in flavoring meats, etc. The name is often extended to the whole genus, of which many species are cultivated for ornament, as the scarlet sage, and Mexican red and blue sage, any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb, adjective_ having wisdom that comes with age and experience, having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment, Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment