spikenard (Meaning)
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spikenard (n)
an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
Synonyms & Antonyms of spikenard
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spikenard Sentence Examples
- The sweet fragrance of spikenard perfumed the air, enveloping the room in an intoxicating scent.
- Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus' feet with precious spikenard, demonstrating her deep devotion.
- The Song of Solomon extols the beloved's hair as "locks of spikenard."
- Spikenard was once used as a valuable spice and ingredient in perfumes.
- The ancient Greeks and Romans highly prized spikenard for its medicinal and cosmetic properties.
- Modern aromatherapy often incorporates spikenard oil for its calming and grounding effects.
- The spikenard plant has been cultivated for centuries for its aromatic roots.
- Some spikenard species are native to Asia and feature distinctive heart-shaped leaves.
- The ancient Israelites used spikenard in religious ceremonies for its symbolic purity.
- Spikenard's pungent and sweet aroma has inspired poets, painters, and musicians throughout history.
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an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sweet fragrance of spikenard perfumed the air, enveloping the room in an intoxicating scent.
Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus' feet with precious spikenard, demonstrating her deep devotion.
The Song of Solomon extols the beloved's hair as "locks of spikenard."
Spikenard was once used as a valuable spice and ingredient in perfumes.
