Pronunciation : Nard
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS., fr. L. nardus, Gr. n?rd, Per. nard, Scr. nalada.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913