clary water

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clary water - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
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     Clary water, a composition of clary flowers with brandy,
        etc., formerly used as a cardiac.
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