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Definition of Spikenard

1. Noun. An aromatic ointment used in antiquity.

Definition of Spikenard

1. n. An aromatic plant. In the United States it is the Aralia racemosa, often called spignet, and used as a medicine. The spikenard of the ancients is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, a native of the Himalayan region. From its blackish roots a perfume for the hair is still prepared in India.

Definition of Spikenard

1. Noun. A perfumed ointment. ¹

2. Noun. The plant, ''Nardostachys jatamans'', from which the ointment comes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spikenard

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Medical Definition of Spikenard

1. 1. An aromatic plant. In the United States it is the Aralia racemosa, often called spignet, and used as a medicine. The spikenard of the ancients is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, a native of the Himalayan region. From its blackish roots a perfume for the hair is still prepared in India. 2. A fragrant essential oil, as that from the Nardostachys Jatamansi. Origin: For spiked nard; cf. G. Spieknarde, NL. Spica nardi. See Spike an ear, and Nard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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