ETYM Old Eng. sauge, French sauge, Latin salvia, from salvus saved, in allusion to its reputed healing virtues. Related to Safe.
1. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; cosmopolitan; SYN. salvia.
2. Aromatic fresh or dried gray-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc.
Perennial herb Salvia officinalis with gray-green aromatic leaves used for flavoring. It grows up to 50 cm/20 in high and has bluish lilac or pink flowers. + prikaži više