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spikenard

spike·nard
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spahyk-nerd, -nahrd]
    • /ˈspaɪk nərd, -nɑrd/
    • /ˈspaɪk.nɑːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spahyk-nerd, -nahrd]
    • /ˈspaɪk nərd, -nɑrd/

Definitions of spikenard word

  • noun spikenard an aromatic, Indian plant, Nardostachys jatamansi, of the valerian family, believed to be the nard of the ancients. 1
  • noun spikenard an aromatic substance used by the ancients, supposed to be obtained from this plant. 1
  • noun spikenard any of various other plants, especially an American plant, Aralia racemosa, of the ginseng family, having an aromatic root. 1
  • noun spikenard an aromatic Indian valerianaceous plant, Nardostachys jatamans, having rose-purple flowers 0
  • noun spikenard an aromatic ointment obtained from this plant 0
  • noun spikenard any of various similar or related plants 0
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Origin of spikenard

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word spīca nardī. See spike2, nard

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Parts of speech for Spikenard

noun
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adverb
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spikenard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • asarum

    the dried strong-scented root of the wild ginger plant: a flavouring agent and source of an aromatic oil used in perfumery, formerly used in medicine

  • aspic

    Aspic is a clear shiny jelly made from meat juices. It is used in making cold savoury meat dishes.

  • false solomon's-seal

    any of several plants belonging to the genus Smilacina, of the lily family, having long, arching clusters of greenish-white flowers.

  • nard

    an aromatic Himalayan plant, believed to be the spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, the source of an ointment used by the ancients.

  • valerian family

    the plant family Valerianaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants and shrubs having simple or compound, opposite leaves, clusters of small flowers, and dry, indehiscent fruit, and including corn salad, spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), and valerian.
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