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Definition of pineapple sage
pineapple sage
Plural:pineapple sages
• noun
1
A tender perennial shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), Salvia elegans, native to the highlands of Mexico and Guatemala, having aromatic leaves that emit a sweet pineapple fragrance when crushed and terminal spikes of tubular, bright scarlet-red flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn.
Example
"The hummingbirds visited the garden daily to feed on the bright red blossoms of the pineapple sage."
2
The fragrant leaves and edible blossoms of this plant, used in culinary preparations to flavor herbal teas, fruit salads, desserts, and beverages.
Example
"She steeped fresh pineapple sage in hot water to make a soothing, fruity herbal tea."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pineapple sage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pineapple%20sage