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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024spike•nard (spīk′nərd, -närd),USA pronunciation n. - Plant Biologyan aromatic, Indian plant, Nardostachys jatamansi, of the valerian family, believed to be the nard of the ancients.
- an aromatic substance used by the ancients, supposed to be obtained from this plant.
- Plant Biologyany of various other plants, esp. an American plant, Aralia racemosa, of the ginseng family, having an aromatic root.
- Medieval Latin spīca nardī. See spike2, nard
- Middle English 1300–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑːd; ˈspaɪkəˌnɑːd/ n - an aromatic Indian valerianaceous plant, Nardostachys jatamans, having rose-purple flowers
- an aromatic ointment obtained from this plant
- any of various similar or related plants
- a North American araliaceous plant, Aralia racemosa, having small green flowers and an aromatic root
Also called (for senses 1, 2): nard Etymology: 14th Century: from Medieval Latin spīca nardī; see spike², nard |