01 n. An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.
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An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.(Bot.)
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An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard. See: Spikenard
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A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.(Bot.)