clary

clary Definition

clary (klar′ē)

noun pl. claries -·ies

any of several plants (genus Salvia) of the mint family, esp. a species (S. sclarea) grown as an ornamental or herb

Etymology: ME clare < ML sclarea

clary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

sage: They suggested I take a bath, so Graham ran me a bath with more lavender and clary sage oils.
oil: They suggested I take a bath, so Graham ran me a bath with more lavender and clary sage oils.

Noun used with modifier

meadow: In addition this is one of the few sites in the county where meadow clary grows.

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