n. [ AS., fr. L. nardus, Gr. na`rdos; 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Bot.) A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia. [ 1913 Webster ]