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Synonyms of nard

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Another word for nard is muskroot. Other synonyms of nard are nardin, ball, nut and nardus.

Synonyms and similar words for nard

nounA flowering plant of species Nardostachys jatamansi, in the valerian family, that grows in the...

  • nardin
  • muskrootNard (Nardostachys jatamansi).

nounA testicle.

nounMore synonyms

  • nardus obsoleteThe ointment nard.

Meaning of nard

  1. noun A flowering plant of species Nardostachys jatamansi, in the valerian family, that grows in the Himalayas and is used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.
  2. noun A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.
  3. noun American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.

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Questions about synonyms of nard

What is another word for nard?
Nard has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as muskroot, nardin, ball, nut and nardus.
What does nard mean?
Nard means a flowering plant of species Nardostachys jatamansi, in the valerian family, that grows in the Himalayas and is used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.

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