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An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.
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- n. An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.
- n. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard.
- n. A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.
- n. an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
- 1. (Bot.) An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery. 2. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard. 3. (Bot.) A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.
- An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerianfamily, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.
- n. an aromatic ointment used in antiquity