\Nard\, n. [AS., fr. L. nardus, Gr. ??????; cf. Heb.
n[^e]rd, Per. nard, Scr. nalada.]
1. (Bot.) An East Indian plant ({Nardostachys Jatamansi}) of
   the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental
   perfumery.
2. An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See
   {Spikenard}.
3. (Bot.) A kind of grass ({Nardus stricta}) of little value,
   found in Europe and Asia.