Nard vs. Oil

Nardnoun

Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian family that grows in the Himalayas, used as a perfume, an incense, a sedative, and an herbal medicine.

Nardnoun

A fragrant oil from the plant, formerly much prized.

Nardnoun

(Aralia racemosa), a North American perennial herb with an aromatic root.

Nardnoun

Testicles.

Nardnoun

An East Indian plant (Nardostachys Jatamansi) of the Valerian family, used from remote ages in Oriental perfumery.

Nardnoun

An ointment prepared partly from this plant. See Spikenard.

Nardnoun

A kind of grass (Nardus stricta) of little value, found in Europe and Asia.

Nardnoun

an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

Oilnoun

Liquid fat.

Oilnoun

Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

Oilnoun

An oil painting.

Oilverb

(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

Oilverb

(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

Oilnoun

Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, more viscous than and not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol.

Oilverb

To smear or rub over with oil; to lubricate with oil; to anoint with oil.

Oilnoun

a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

Oilnoun

oil paint used by an artist

Oilnoun

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

Oilverb

cover with oil, as if by rubbing;

Oilverb

administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

Oilnoun

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant.

Oilnoun

petroleum

Oilnoun

any of various viscous liquids which are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are obtained from animals or plants

Oilnoun

a liquid preparation used on the hair or skin as a cosmetic

Oilnoun

any of a group of natural esters of glycerol and various fatty acids, which are liquid at room temperature.

Oilnoun

oil paint

Oilnoun

an oil painting

Oilnoun

information or facts

Oilverb

lubricate, coat, or impregnate with oil

Oilverb

supply with oil as fuel

Oil

An oil is any nonpolar chemical substance that is a viscous liquid at ambient temperatures and is both hydrophobic (does not mix with water, literally ) and lipophilic (mixes with other oils, literally ). Oils have a high carbon and hydrogen content and are usually flammable and surface active.