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nard

noun
\ ˈnärd How to pronounce nard (audio) \

Definition of nard

: spikenard sense 1b

First Known Use of nard

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nard

Middle English narde, from Old English, from Latin nardus, from Greek nardos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew nērd nard

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