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clary
[ klair-ee ]
noun
, plural clar·ies.
- any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially 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.
clary
/ ˈklɛərɪ /
noun
- any of several European plants of the genus Salvia, having aromatic leaves and blue flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clary1
before 1000; Middle English clare, sclari, Old English slarege < Medieval Latin sclareia
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clary1
C14: from earlier sclarreye, from Medieval Latin sclareia, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences
Clary added: “The person most engaged was Baker [Mitchell].”
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Ten pounds to both Lampard and Clary, and six fivers among the rest, would postpone any violent pressure for a while.
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You see, my dearest Miss Clary, that I make no scruple to call the step you took a false one.
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The most conspicuous part of the population was an organization known as the "Clary's Grove Boys."
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The two men had scarcely taken hold of each other before it was evident that the Clary's Grove champion had met a match.
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Accompanied by his friends, generally including a few Clary's Grove Boys, he always was present.
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