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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahrd]
- /nɑrd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahrd]
- /nɑrd/
Definitions of nardine word
- noun nardine an aromatic Himalayan plant, believed to be the spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, the source of an ointment used by the ancients. 1
- noun nardine the ointment. 1
- adjective nardine of, relating to or resembling nard 0
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Origin of nardine
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English narde < Latin nardus < Greek nárdos < Semitic; compare Hebrew nērd
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Parts of speech for Nardine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nardine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nardine usage trend in Literature
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