nard
/nɑrd/
noun
- A fragrant plant (Nardostachys jatamansi) from the Himalayas, or a perfumed ointment made from it, used in ancient times.
- The scent of nard was highly prized in ancient Roman and Greek perfumes.
- She bought a small bottle of nard oil from a specialty shop that sells rare fragrances.
- In the Bible, a woman anointed Jesus' feet with expensive nard.
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