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spikenard

/ˈspaɪk.nɑːd/

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noun

/ˈspaɪk.nɑːd/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматическую мазь или духи, использовавшиеся в древности, получаемые из растения семейства валериановых.

A noun referring to an aromatic ointment or perfume used in ancient times, derived from a plant of the valerian family.

uncountable

  1. Aromatic ointmentC2formal

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

    ruНардовое масло

    • The woman anointed Jesus' feet with expensive spikenard.
    • Spikenard was highly valued in ancient trade routes.
    • The scent of spikenard filled the room during the ceremony.

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  • spikenards' possessive plural form
  • spikenard's possessive singular form