Found 2 items, similar to Spikenard.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spikenard spikenard n : an aromatic ointment used in antiquity [syn: nard]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Spikenard Spikenard \Spike"nard\, n.[For spiked nard; cf. G. spieknarde, NL. spica nardi. See Spike an ear, and Nard.] 1. (Bot.) An aromatic plant. In the United States it is the Aralia racemosa, often called spignet, and used as a medicine. The spikenard of the ancients is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, a native of the Himalayan region. From its blackish roots a perfume for the hair is still prepared in India. [1913 Webster] 2. A fragrant essential oil, as that from the Nardostachys Jatamansi . [1913 Webster]