clary

noun, plural clar·ies.

1. any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.

noun plural claries

1. any of several European plants of the genus Salvia, having aromatic leaves and blue flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)