Nard

Translation of "nard" into Russian

Noun

nard

nards pl

Merchants in ancient times prized nard for its sweet scent.

Торговцы в древности высоко ценили нард за его сладкий аромат.

They spent the rainy afternoon playing nard.

Они провели дождливый день, играя в нарды.

Additional translations

разг., жарг.

Adjective

nard

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "nard oil")

нардовый

The jar contained nard balm used in ceremonies.

В сосуде находился нардовый бальзам, используемый на церемониях.

Noun

An aromatic Himalayan plant (Nardostachys jatamansi) of the valerian family; spikenard.

Merchants in ancient times prized nard for its sweet scent.

A costly perfume or ointment obtained from the nard plant, especially mentioned in biblical contexts.

She anointed the guest’s feet with pure nard.

A board game similar to backgammon, traditionally played in the Middle East.

The two friends spent the evening playing nard and drinking tea.

(slang, usually plural) A testicle.

He doubled over after a hit in the nards.

Adjective

Relating to or made from nard (the plant or its perfume).

The jar contained a nard ointment used for ceremonial purposes.