clary

Dictionary: clar·y (klâr'ē) pronunciation

n., pl., -ies.
A stout aromatic Mediterranean herb (Salvia sclarea) in the mint family, having showy violet, pink, or white flower clusters and yielding an essential oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery. Also called clary sage.

[Middle English clare, from Medieval Latin sclarea and from Old English slaria.]

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salvia sclarea

Clary Sage is an herb used in aromatherapy. It has a warm, nutty scent, which help to induce a sense of well being. It is used to treat amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor pains, sore throat, and stress.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in England as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
Synonym: Salvia sclarea

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Clary can refer to:

Plants

Clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia sclarea
Annual clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia viridis
Balkan clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia nemorosa
Meadow clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia pratensis
Silvery clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia argentea
Sticky clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia glutinosa
Whorled clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia verticillata
Wild clary, common name of the flowering plant Salvia verbenacea
Yellow clary, common name of the flowering plant Phlomis fruticosa

People

David Clary, scientist
Joseph M. Clary, (1905 -1996), of San Francisco, California
Julian Clary, comedian
Lauren Clary, NCAA Tennis Star
Robert Clary, actor
Clary Fray, the fictional main character of the The Mortal Instruments book series.

Places

Clary, Nord, a village in the north of France

Palais Mollard-Clary, a baroque palace in Vienna, Austria

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