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.] |
| clary sage | |
noun | |
| 1. | stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery |
| 2. | fresh leaves used in omelets and fritters and with lamb |