clary sage

noun

ˈkler-ē- 

: an aromatic mint (Salvia sclarea) of southern Europe that is widely cultivated especially as an ornamental

called also clary

Examples of clary sage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diluted with jojoba and castor oils, the formula is a blend of lavender, cedar, mandarin, clary sage, coriander, chamomile and vetiver oils. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026

The combination helps renew the body, while the calming scent (a blend of essential oils, like lavender, eucalyptus, and clary sage) tends to the mind, elevating the mundane bathing experience into a spa-like treatment. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026

Mid-notes of cypress, clary sage and juniper lend an herbaceous earthiness, while Ambrox Super and Clearwood create a warm, creamy finish rooted in quiet elegance. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

The set comes with heritage extra virgin olive oil, rosemary and clary sage hand soap, and a sage candle. —Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English clarie, from Anglo-French sclaree, from Medieval Latin sclareia

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clary sage

• disengage
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• multistage
• age
• gauge
• phage
• plage
• rage
• stage
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• alienage