spikenard
/ˈspaɪknɑːd/noun
1
- mass noun historical a costly perfumed ointment much valued in ancient times〈史〉芳香油膏。
2
- the Himalayan plant of the valerian family that produces the rhizome from which this ointment was prepared甘松。参见PLOUGHMAN'S SPIKENARD.
2.1
- Nardostachys grandiflora, family Valerianaceae.拉丁名Nardostachys grandiflora, 败酱科。
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