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nard

UK/nɑːd/ US/nɑɹd/ uncommon obsolete slang us

noun

1.

an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • Indian nard

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