clary

[ klair-ee ]

noun

, plural clar·ies.

1. 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

/ ˈklɛərɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clary¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clary¹

C14: from earlier sclarreye, from Medieval Latin sclareia, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Clary added: “The person most engaged was Baker [Mitchell].”

From The Daily Beast

Ten pounds to both Lampard and Clary, and six fivers among the rest, would postpone any violent pressure for a while.

From Project Gutenberg

You see, my dearest Miss Clary, that I make no scruple to call the step you took a false one.

From Project Gutenberg

The most conspicuous part of the population was an organization known as the "Clary's Grove Boys."

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The two men had scarcely taken hold of each other before it was evident that the Clary's Grove champion had met a match.

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Accompanied by his friends, generally including a few Clary's Grove Boys, he always was present.

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