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nard

[nɑːd]

nard Definition

  • 1an aromatic oil or ointment obtained from the roots of an Indian plant, used chiefly in ancient times as a perfume
  • 2a fragrant yellow-flowered plant of the valerian family, with pinnate leaves.

Using nard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was filled with the sweet smell of nard.

  • Example

    Nard was used in ancient times as a perfume and medicine.

  • Example

    The nard plant is native to the Himalayas.

  • Example

    The ointment made from nard was very expensive.

nard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nard

Phrases with nard

  • an aromatic oil or ointment obtained from the roots of an Indian plant, used chiefly in ancient times as a perfume

    Example

    Mary anointed Jesus' feet with spikenard.

  • an essential oil extracted from the rhizome of the nard plant, used in perfumes and medicines

    Example

    The nard oil is used in aromatherapy for its calming effect.

  • nardus

    a genus of plants of the family Valerianaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

    Example

    The nardus plant has small white flowers and is used in traditional medicine.

Origins of nard

from Old French 'nard', from Latin 'nardus', from Greek 'nárdos'

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Summary: nard in Brief

The term 'nard' [nɑːd] refers to an aromatic oil or ointment obtained from the roots of an Indian plant, used chiefly in ancient times as a perfume, and a fragrant yellow-flowered plant of the valerian family. It is associated with phrases like 'spikenard,' 'nard oil,' and 'nardus,' and is used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.