Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SPIKE'NARD
SPIKE'NARD, n. [spik'nard; L. spica nardi.]
- A vague popular name applied to numerous widely different plants. In the United States it is applied to Aralia racemosa; in England, to Andropogon Nardus of India; to Valeriana spica; and to several species of Baccharis, Conyza, &c.
- A name of various fragrant essential oils.
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