nard

American  

[nahrd] / nɑrd /

noun

1. an aromatic Himalayan plant, believed to be the spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, the source of an ointment used by the ancients.

2. the ointment.

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nard British  

/ nɑːd /

noun

1. another name for spikenard spikenard

2. any of several plants, such as certain valerians, whose aromatic roots were formerly used in medicine

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Other Word Forms

• nardine adjective

Etymology

Origin of nard

1350–1400; Middle English narde < Latin nardus < Greek nárdos < Semitic; compare Hebrew nērd

Example Sentences

Not listed are any assurances that said experience will not include any kidnappings by a supervillain who has a tendency to monologue at great length before threatening your nards with a laser.

From Salon

Hillary and her husband have dismal economic credentials and that's not so nard to explain in a campaign for Sanders.

From New York Times

I feel glad that any sparks of mine have served to enkindle the cassia, nard and frankincense which so prodigally enrich your own altar.

From Project Gutenberg

The most complete list of Gay-Lussac’s papers is contained in the Royal Society’s Catalogue of Scientific Papers, which enumerates 148, exclusive of others written jointly with Humboldt, Th�nard, Welter and Liebig.

From Project Gutenberg

“A ball of nard,” an unguent of spikenard, odorous and highly aromatic and restorative.

From Project Gutenberg