spikenard
/spahyk-nerd, -nahrd/US // ˈspaɪk nərd, -nɑrd //UK // (ˈspaɪknɑːd, ˈspaɪkəˌnɑːd) //
穗花,穗花牌,穗花牌香烟,穗花的
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an 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.
- : any of various other plants, especially an American plant, Aralia racemosa, of the ginseng family, having an aromatic root.
Examples
The Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) belongs to the natural order Valerianace.
Cumfrey and Spikenard are so well known that they need no describing.
Nard, nrd, n. an aromatic plant usually called Spikenard: an ointment prepared from it.
Spikenard and myrabolans from the province of Columbaia , 600 leagues from Calicut.
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