NARDED

NARD

Nard, n. Etym: [AS., fr. L. nardus, Gr. nêrd, Per. nard, Scr. nalada.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.

2. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard.

3. (Bot.)

Definition: A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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