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    Nard , n. [AS., fr. L. nardus, Gr. νάρδος; cf. Heb. nêrd, Per. nard, Scr. nalada.]
    1. (Bot.) An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.
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    2. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard.
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    3. (Bot.) A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.
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