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nard

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1. nard - Noun

2. Nard - Proper noun

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An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.

An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard.

A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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'By the Greeks the name Nardus is given to Lavender, from Naarda, a city of Syria near the Euphrates, and many persons call the plant "Nard." Source: Internet

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Friday in Abuja updated President Muhammadu Buhari on developments regarding the ongoing industrial action by National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Source: Internet

By Nuel Suji – The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the federal government to meet its demands. Source: Internet

Senior Kian Bichoupan, Limelights & Accents coordinator, introduced NARD as "an alumni a cappella group that has entertained Geneseo students for many years." Source: Internet

The next NARD number was the very well received if slightly narcissistic "Nick Moran Song" sung to the tune of the Beach Boys hit "Barbara Ann," followed by a barbershop quartet version of the Canadian National Anthem done in the classic NARD style. Source: Internet

The Bible has many mentions of a fragrant plant called "Nerd" and the Mishna recited daily in Jewish prayers, refers to "Shibolet Nerd" ( Hebrew for "Nard Spike") as one of the herbs used for making the holy essence at the biblical Temple. Source: Internet

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