νάρδος, -ου, ἡ (Heb. נֵרְדְּ, both from Sanscrit narda, see Boisacq, see word), [in LXX: Sng.1:12 4:13-14 (נֵרְדְּ)*;]
nard; (a)
an Indian plant, the Nardostachys nardus jatamansi, used for the preparation of a fragrant ointment; (b)
ointment of nard: Mrk.14:3, Jhn.12:3. (
AS)