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nard

/nɑːrd/

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noun

C2formalcommon/nɑːrd/

uncountable

An aromatic ointment or perfume derived from a plant, valued in ancient times for its fragrance and used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

  • 🇷🇺Ароматическая мазь или духи, получаемые из растения, ценившиеся в древности за свой запах и использовавшиеся в религиозных или церемониальных контекстах.
  1. Aromatic ointment C1 formal

    A fragrant ointment or perfume used in ancient times, often derived from the spikenard plant.

    • She anointed his feet with precious nard.
    • The room was filled with the scent of nard.
    • In ancient texts, nard was considered a luxury item.

    🇷🇺Нард

    Synonyms: balmointmentperfumespikenardunguent