nardus

Latin - English

Definition of nardus in Latin English dictionary

unguent/balsam/oil of nard (an aromatic plant)

the plant nard

English - English

Definition of nardus in English English dictionary

The plant nard

Mat-grass

The ointment nard

Then toke Mary a pounde off oyntment called nardus, perfecte and precious, and anoynted Jesus fete, and wept his fete with her heer, and all the housse smelled off the savre off the oyntment.

Etymology

() From Latin nardus, from Ancient Greek νάρδος.