Looking for the meaning of the word SPIKENARD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPIKENARD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Spikenard
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from medieval Latin spica nardi(see spike, nard), translating Greek nardostakhus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈspʌɪknɑːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a costly perfumed ointment much valued in ancient times.
Short Definition:costly perfumed ointment much valued in ancient times
Definition:
the Himalayan plant of the valerian family that produces the rhizome from which spikenard was prepared.
Short Definition:Himalayan plant of valerian family that produces rhizome
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