noun

clary

KLEH-uh-ree

Clary (noun) means clary sage, a herb (Salvia sclarea) used in cooking, herbal medicine, and perfumery. Example: “Clary sage oil is popular in aromatherapy for its calming scent.”

noun

Clary sage, a herb (Salvia sclarea) used in cooking, herbal medicine, and perfumery.

"Clary sage oil is popular in aromatherapy for its calming scent."

How to Use Clary

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In plain EnglishShort name for the plant clary sage, valued for its essential oil.

Word Forms

claries plural

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Rhymes for clary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “clary” mean?

The word “clary” means clary sage, a herb (Salvia sclarea) used in cooking, herbal medicine, and perfumery. In plain terms, short name for the plant clary sage, valued for its essential oil.

How do you pronounce “clary”?

“Clary” is pronounced KLEH-uh-ree (/ˈklɛəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “clary” in a sentence?

Here is “clary” used in a sentence: “Clary sage oil is popular in aromatherapy for its calming scent.”

What part of speech is “clary”?

“Clary” is a noun.