Clary \Cla"ry\, n. [Cf. LL. sclarea, scarlea, D. & G. scharlei,
F. sclar['e]e.]
(Bot.)
A plant (Salvia sclarea) of the Sage family, used in
flavoring soups.
Clary water, a composition of clary flowers with brandy,
etc., formerly used as a cardiac.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |