clary sage

noun

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

called also clary

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The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film. Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025 Glossier's is an herbaceous blend of fig leaf, clary sage and sandalwood, while Maison Louis Marie's is a delicious mix of raspberry, vanilla blossom and cashmere musk. Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 June 2025 The delicate notes of the English countryside are amplified with essences of lavender, lemongrass and clary sage, blended with Spanish cypress, Japanese hiba wood and geranium. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Step inside, and your senses are hit by the scents of the wild: lavender, clary sage, lemongrass and cypress combine to whisper in the air. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clary sage

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clary sage was in the 14th century

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“Clary sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clary%20sage. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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