† ˈorval Obs. Herb.
[Cf. F. orvale (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), a name given in France to species of Salvia, esp. S. Clarea Clary, and S. pratensis Meadow Clary (Littré). The connexion between the two senses does not appear.]
a. = orpine; b. The herb Clary.
| 14.. Stockholm Med. MS. 173 (see Anglia XXI. 442) Orpyn or Oruale (crassula maior). 1597 Gerarde Herbal App., Oruall is Orpin. 1658 Phillips, Orval, a certain herb otherwise called Clary or Clear-eye. |