clary

American

[klair-ee] / ˈklɛər i /

noun

any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.

clary British

/ ˈklɛərɪ /

noun

any of several European plants of the genus Salvia, having aromatic leaves and blue flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

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claries

plural

Etymology

Origin of clary

before 1000; Middle English clare, sclari, Old English slarege < Medieval Latin sclareia

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