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NARD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nard mean? 

NARD (noun)
  The noun NARD has 1 sense:

1. an aromatic ointment used in antiquityplay

  Familiarity information: NARD used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NARD (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

An aromatic ointment used in antiquity

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

nard; spikenard

Hypernyms ("nard" is a kind of...):

cream; emollient; ointment (toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin)


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