noun Download 🔗Share Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the Himalayas, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine. Examples : "The small vial contained a potent oil distilled from nards, known for its calming fragrance and use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. " plant medicine substance nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized. Examples : "The museum display highlighted ancient perfumes, showcasing a small clay jar labeled "Nards," explaining it was a fragrant and prized oil used in religious ceremonies. " plant substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share American spikenard (Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root. Examples : "The herbalist used nards in a tea blend to promote relaxation. " plant medicine biology nature organism vegetable Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (1980s, usually plural) Testicles. Examples : "The soccer ball hit me right in the nards!" body organ anatomy sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading