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1. (n.) spikenard
an aromatic Indian plant, Nardostachys jatamansi, of the valerian family.
2. spikenard
an aromatic substance used by the ancients, supposed to be obtained from this plant.
3. spikenard
any of various other plants, esp. an American plant, Aralia racemosa, of the ginseng family, having an aromatic root.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME < ML spīca nardī. See spike2, nard)
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1. (noun) nard, spikenard
an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
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1. (noun) spikenard
an aromatic plant. In the United States it is the Aralia racemosa, often called spignet, and used as a medicine. The spikenard of the ancients is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, a native of the Himalayan region. From its blackish roots a perfume for the hair is still prepared in India
2. (noun) spikenard
a fragrant essential oil, as that from the Nardostachys Jatamansi
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