nard

(Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) A flowering plant of species Nardostachys jatamansi, in the valerian family, that grows in the Himalayas and is used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.
2. (countable, uncountable) A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.
3. (countable, uncountable) American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/nɑɹd/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: narde

In summary

From Middle English narde, from Old French narde, Latin nardus, from Ancient Greek νάρδος (nárdos), from Phoenician [Term?], Sanskrit नलद (nálada, “Indian narde”). Doublet of nardus.

Sinonieme

spikenard

jasmine

valerian

spitenard

rhizoma nardostachyos

Vertalings

νάρδος

nard

βαλεριανή

nard

Narde

βαλεριάνα

aralia

aralies

nardo

Ollanta

Lilium sp.

jazmín

nardo

flor delicada

Nardostachys jatamansi