nard

nard definitions

noun
  • Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the Himalayas, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine. 

  • A testicle. 

  • A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized. 

  • American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.