nard
Americannoun
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an aromatic Himalayan plant, believed to be the spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, the source of an ointment used by the ancients.
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the ointment.
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Etymology
Origin of nard
1350–1400; Middle English narde < Latin nardus < Greek nárdos < Semitic; compare Hebrew nērd
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Say "Mr. Tabor" to any St. Ber. nard boy and he will answer mechanically, "Mr. Jenkins."
From Time Magazine Archive
On the question of who sat where, Prince Alfonso de Borbon y Dampierre came out ahead of Dr. Christiaan Bar nard for the seat of honor at the right hand of Princess Grace of Monaco.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some flaws the earthen vessel marred, Which all could clearly see; Within was found the precious nard; From guile his heart was free.
From Gleams of Sunshine Optimistic Poems by Joseph Horatio Chant
Yes, a small box of nard from the stores of Sulpicius3 A cask shall elicit, of potency rare To endow with fresh hopes, dewy-bright and delicious, And wash from our hearts every cobweb of care.
From A Handbook for Latin Clubs by Susan Paxson
But now you're back, let's celebrate In the good old way and classic; Come, let us lard our skins with nard, And bedew our souls with Massic!
From Echoes from the Sabine Farm by Roswell Martin Field
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