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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.


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