nard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

Etymology

From Middle English narde, from Old French narde, Latin nardus, from Ancient Greek νάρδος (nárdos), from Phoenician [Term?], Sanskrit नलद (nálada, “Indian narde”). Doublet of nardus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

spikenard

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