CLARIES

CLARY

Clar"y, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Clarion.]

Definition: To make a loud or shrill noise. [Obs.] Golding.

Cla"ry, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. sclarea, scarlea, D. & G. scharlei, F. sclarée.] (Bot.)

Definition: 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 Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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