clary

[ klair-ee ]

/ ˈklɛər i /

noun, plural clar·ies.

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.

Nearby words

claro, clarsach, clarthead, clarts, clarty, clary, clash, clashing rocks, clasp, clasp knife, clasp-knife spasticity

Origin of clary

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

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Examples from the Web for clary

Clary added: “The person most engaged was Baker [Mitchell].”
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’|ProPublica|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She had hitherto feared that Clary was too fond of the young man, but Clary would now only say that she hated him.
Ralph the Heir|Anthony Trollope
Clary laughed loudly, and the captain saw that he had committed a blunder.
The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I (of 2)|Alexandre Dumas pre
I am loth to interrupt you, Clary; though you could more than once break in upon me.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)|Samuel Richardson

But what is person, Clary, with one of your prudence, and your heart disengaged?
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)|Samuel Richardson
"Dear, dearest Clary," said Mary Bonner, pressing her cousin's arm.
Ralph the Heir|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for clary

clary

/ (ˈklɛərɪ) /

noun plural claries

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

Word Origin for clary

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

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