Meaning & use
spikenard
A fragrant amber oil obtained from a Himalayan plant, historically used to make perfume and ointment.
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The ancient text describes a jar of costly spikenard used to anoint an honored guest.
Traders once carried spikenard along the same routes used for silk and spices.
A note on using this word
Spikenard is best known today from its mention in classical and biblical texts as a rare, expensive perfume.
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