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sage
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Leaf of the perennial herb, Salvia officinalis (Dalmatian sage); fragrant and spicy; used to flavour meat and fish dishes, and in poultry stuffing. Other sages differ in flavour; clary sage is S. sclarea, Greek sage is S. fructicosa, and pineapple sage (with a pineapple flavour) is S. elegans.
From: sage in A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition »
Subjects: Society and culture — Cookery, Food, and Drink