spikenard |
Spikenard | n.[ For spiked nard; cf. G. spieknarde, NL. spica nardi. See Spike an ear, and Nard. ] |
spikenard |
american spikenard | (n) unarmed woody rhizomatous perennial plant distinguished from wild sarsaparilla by more aromatic roots and panicled umbels; southeastern North America to Mexico, Syn. Aralia racemosa, life-of-man, petty morel |
nard | (n) an aromatic ointment used in antiquity, Syn. spikenard |
Spikenard | n.[ For spiked nard; cf. G. spieknarde, NL. spica nardi. See Spike an ear, and Nard. ] |