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- Dictionarylau·rel/ˈlôrəl/
noun
- 1. any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.
- 2. an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.
verb
- 1. bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement: "she will be laureled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors"
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The meaning of LAUREL is an evergreen shrub or tree (Laurus nobilis of the family Lauraceae, the laurel family) of southern Europe with small yellow flowers, fruits that are ovoid blackish berries, and evergreen foliage once used by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in the Pythian games —called also bay, sweet bay.
LAUREL definition: 1. a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small…. Learn more.
A laurel is a wreath worn on the head, usually as a symbol of victory. If you see an image of Julius Caesar, chances are he's wearing a laurel.
Laurel definition: a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves.. See examples of LAUREL used in a sentence.
A laurel or a laurel tree is a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves. The leaves are sometimes used to make decorations such as wreaths.
LAUREL meaning: 1. a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small…. Learn more.
1. An evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) of the Mediterranean region valued for its aromatic ovate leaves, used in cooking. Also called bay5, bay laurel, sweet bay. 2. A shrub or tree, such as the mountain laurel, having a similar aroma or leaf shape. 3. often laurels. a.
