CLARY


Meaning of CLARY in English

I. ˈkla(a)rē noun

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Etymology: Middle English clare, clarrie, from Old French claré, from clar, cler clear — more at clear

: a beverage consisting of a mixture of wine, honey, and spices strained till clear

II. noun

also clary sage

( -es )

Usage: ME clare, clarie, fr. MF sclaree, fr. ML sclareia, scarleia

: any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia (especially S. sclarea ) of southern Europe cultivated especially in England as a potherb and widely as an ornamental

III. noun

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Etymology: by alteration and shortening

slang : clarinet

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