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Definition of scarlet sage
scarlet sage
Plural:scarlet sages
scarlet sage Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tender herbaceous perennial plant (Salvia splendens) in the mint family, native to Brazil, widely cultivated globally as an ornamental garden plant recognized for its spikes of brilliant red, tubular flowers.
Example
"The bright blooms of the scarlet sage attracted numerous hummingbirds to the summer garden."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the vivid bright red (scarlet) color of its blooms and its classification within the sage genus (Salvia).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scarlet sage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scarlet sage