white sage

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hwahyt, wahyt seyj]
- /ʰwaɪt, waɪt seɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hwahyt, wahyt seyj]
- /ʰwaɪt, waɪt seɪdʒ/

Definitions of white sage words

noun white sage Also called greasewood. a shrubby plant, Salvia apiana, of the mint family, native to southern California, having white, hairy foliage and spikes of white or pale lavender flowers. 1
noun white sage an aromatic, composite plant, Artemisia ludoviciana, of western North America, having leaves with a downy white undersurface. 1

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Origin of white sage

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for White sage

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white sage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

white sage usage trend in Literature

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