the plant Nardostachys jatamansi, of Valerianaceae family, that yields a fragrant ointment used in ancient times; spikenard.

any of several wild dogs, mostly yellowish-gray and smaller than the wolf, which often hunt prey in packs, gen. at night, and also eat carrion and certain plants; a jackal.

a monkey.

covered with hair; having abundant hair (on the body).

anything that has thick growth of hairs or bristles on the body, as sheep, boar, etc.

name of a mythological sage.