nard

English

noun
Definitions
  • a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the Himalayas, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.
  • A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.
  • (), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English narde derived from Old French narde derived from Latin nardus derived from Ancient Greek νάρδος (nard) derived from Sanskrit नलद (Indian narde).

Origin

Sanskrit

नलद

Gloss

Indian narde

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