Clary \Cla"ry\, n. [Cf. LL. sclarea, scarlea, D. & G. scharlei, F. sclar['e]e.] (Bot.) A plant ({Salvia sclarea}) of the Sage family, used in flavoring soups. [1913 Webster] {Clary water}, a composition of clary flowers with brandy, etc., formerly used as a cardiac. [1913 Webster]