Category:Nard

Nard, n. Etym: [as., fr. L. nardus, gr. nêrd, per. nard, scr. Nalada.]

1. (bot.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: a kind of grass (nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and asia.