Definitions for: Spikenard

[n] an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

Webster (1913) Definition: Spike"nard, n.[For spiked nard; cf. G. spieknarde,
NL. spica nardi. See Spike an ear, and Nard.]
1. (Bot.) 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}.

Synonyms: nard

See Also: cream, emollient, ointment

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