Spikenard Definition

spīknärd
noun
An aromatic perennial herb (Nardostachys grandiflora) of the Himalaya Mountains, having rose-purple flowers.
American Heritage
A fragrant ointment used in ancient times.
Webster's New World
An Asian plant (Nardostachys jatamansi) of the valerian family that yielded this ointment.
Webster's New World
A perennial North American plant (Aralia racemosa) of the ginseng family, with whitish flowers, purplish berries, and fragrant roots.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Spikenard

Noun

Singular:
spikenard
Plural:
spikenards

Origin of Spikenard

  • Middle English from Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin spīca nardī Latin spīca spike, ear Latin nardī genitive of nardus nard

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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