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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort name for the plant clary sage, valued for its essential oil.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English clarie, which developed from Anglo-Norman sclaree, itself from Late or Medieval Latin sclarēia.
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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.
