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nard

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nard  (närd)
n.
See spikenard.
[Middle English narde, from Old French, from Latin nardus, from Greek nardos, probably ultimately from Sanskrit naladam, Indian spikenard.]
nard [nɑːd]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for spikenard [1] [2]
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several plants, such as certain valerians, whose aromatic roots were formerly used in medicine
[via Latin from Greek nárdos, perhaps ultimately from Sanskrit nalada Indian spikenard, perhaps via Semitic (Hebrew nēr'd, Arabic nārdīn)]
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Noun1.nard - an aromatic ointment used in antiquitynard - an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
spikenard
emollient, ointment, cream - toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Translations
nard [nɑːd] N → nardo m
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Thir glittering Tents he passd, and now is come Into the blissful field, through Groves of Myrrhe, And flouring Odours, Cassia, Nard, and Balme; A Wilderness of sweets; for Nature here Wantond as in her prime, and plaid at will Her Virgin Fancies, pouring forth more sweet, Wilde above rule or art; enormous bliss.
Paradise Lost by Milton, John View in context
 
 
 
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