English Explanatory Dictionary

salvia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant in the genus Salvia, such as sage.
  2. Salvia divinorum, a plant used for its hallucinogenic properties; diviner's sage.
name
  1. A surname from Italian.

Pronunciation

/ˈsælvɪə/ /ˈsælviə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-salvia.wav

Word forms

salvia salvias

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Salvia, in turn from Latin salvia (“sage”). Doublet of sage.

Derived words

red salvia
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