[klair-ee] 
| any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, esp. 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. |
| clar·y (klâr'ē) n. pl. clar·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.] |