clary sage
Definition
- Noun:
- A plant species: A stout, aromatic herb of the mint family (Salvia sclarea), native to the Mediterranean region, characterized by white, pink, or violet flowers.
- A culinary and aromatic herb: The fresh leaves of this plant are used as a flavoring in foods such as omelets and fritters, and as an accompaniment to lamb. The plant also yields an essential oil used in flavorings and perfumery.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I added some chopped clary sage to the omelet for a unique flavor.
- The garden is filled with the scent of blooming clary sage.
- The perfumer used clary sage oil as a base note in the new fragrance.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural writing, "clary sage" specifically refers to and is distinguished from common garden sage ().
- Clary sage is often cultivated for its ornamental flowers and valuable essential oil.
Variants and Related Words
- Salvia sclarea: The scientific Latin name for clary sage.
- Clary: A common shortened form for clary sage, though it can sometimes refer to related species.
- Muscatel Sage: Another common name for clary sage, referring to the muscat-like scent of its leaves.
Synonyms
- Clear-eye (an archaic common name).
- See-bright (an archaic common name, referring to a historical use for eye ailments).
Related Phrases
- Clary sage oil: The essential oil distilled from the plant.
- Clary sage oil is known for its relaxing properties.
- Clary water: A historical preparation made from the plant.
- Clary water was once a popular medicinal tonic.
Noun
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fresh leaves used in omelets and fritters and with lamb
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stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery
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