Salvia (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of colorful salvias that attracted bees and butterflies.
- Salvia divinorum is a powerful psychoactive plant that has been used in traditional healing rituals.
- The salvia plant in the window box was a favorite of the hummingbirds that visited the house.
- She added a few sprigs of fresh salvia to the salad for a burst of flavor and fragrance.
- The herbalist recommended salvia tea to help soothe a sore throat and calm a cough.