Difference between Spikenard and Nard

What is the difference between Spikenard and Nard?

Spikenard as a noun is a perfumed ointment while Nard as a noun is a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the himalayas of china, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine said to fight insomnia, flatulence, birth difficulties, and other minor ailments.

Spikenard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a perfumed ointment the plant from which the ointment comes

Nard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A flowering plant of the Valerian family that grows in the Himalayas of China, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine said to fight insomnia, flatulence, birth difficulties, and other minor ailments.The oil from the plant.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to nard.

We hope you now know whether to use Spikenard or Nard in your sentence.

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