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Spikenard
Morrish Bible Dictionary
nerd, νάρδος.A plant that grows in India: so called, it is said, because of the 'spikes' that grow out of its roots. Its root and leaves are imported. A costly ointment was made of it, giving off a sweet perfume. Song of Solomon 1:12; Song of Solomon 4:13,14; Mark 14:3; John 12:3 . It has been identified with the Nardostachys jatamansi.
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Spikenard'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​s/spikenard.html. 1897.