| nard | 1. <botany> 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. <botany> A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia. Origin: AS, fr. L. Nardus, Gr.; cf. Heb. Nerd, Per. Nard, Scr. Nalada. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| nardoo | <botany> An Australian name for Marsilea Drummondii, a four-leaved cryptogamous plant, sometimes used for food. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |