Definition of laurel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plantevergreen shrub with aromatic leaves
- The laurel grows well in Mediterranean climates.
2.
symbolwreath of evergreen leaves used to honor winners
- The poet was honored with a laurel for his outstanding work..
3.
fameRare honor or fame, often in plural formRare
- She earned laurels for her groundbreaking research.
Verb
1.
recognitionRare honor with an award or praiseRare
- The academy decided to laurel the young poet for her innovative work..
2.
decorationDated crown with a wreath of bay leaves in celebrationDated
- The champion was laurelled at the ceremony.
Images of laurel
evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves 
wreath of evergreen leaves used to honor winners
Expressions with laurel
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aromatic leaves used to flavor soups and stews
Dried bay laurel is a common ingredient in spice mixes..
evergreen tree with glossy leaves and purple berries
The laurel-tree in the garden is blooming beautifully this spring..
circular leaves worn to show victory or given as an award
He received a laurel wreath after winning the race.
type of evergreen tree native to Asia known for aromatic leaves
The camphor laurel in the park has grown significantly over the years..
california shrub with aromatic leaves and whitish berries
Laurel sumac grows wild in southern California.
mediterranean evergreen tree used to crown victors in Greece
The true laurel was used to crown Greek victors.
evergreen shrub with pink or white flowers and toxic parts
Mountain laurel grows wild in the forest.
small evergreen shrub found in bogs
The bog laurel thrives in the wet, acidic soil of the marsh.
evergreen Eurasian shrub with glossy leaves and white flowers
The cherry laurel is often planted in gardens.
tree from southeastern US, large, semi-evergreen, likes damp soil
The laurel oak grows quickly in wet areas.
shrub with pink flowers that is poisonous to young livestock
Sheep laurel can be dangerous for young animals.
bushy shrub with glossy leaves and yellow-green flowers
The spurge laurel is common in European gardens.
Origin of laurel
Latin, laurus (bay tree)
Terms with laurel included in their meaning
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plant
evergreen laurel tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
botany
tree known as true laurel
laurel wreath
individual crowned with a laurel wreath
award status
deserving high distinction, traditionally marked with a laurel wreath
botany
california laurel tree with aromatic leaves
Greek mythology
nymph turned into a laurel tree
symbolism
adorned with laurel leaves symbolizing victory
victory ceremony
crowned with a wreath of laurel leaves
materials
wood from the laurel tree, used in furniture and crafts
not honored
not crowned with or as if with a laurel wreath
not honored
not crowned with or as if with a laurel wreath
historical figures
comedy duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy
Examples of laurel in a sentence
Laurel leaves are often used in wreaths. The athlete received a laurel for his achievements. The general wore a laurel as a mark of honor. The athlete's laurels were well-deserved. He rested on his laurels after the big win. The committee will laurel the scientist for her groundbreaking research.
They decided to laurel the artist with a prestigious award. The hero was laurelled for his bravery. She was laurelled with honors at the event.
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- French:laurier, récompenser, ...
- German:Lorbeer, bekränzen, ...
- Italian:alloro, onorare, ...
- Spanish:laurel, honrar, ...
- Portuguese:loureiro, honrar, ...
- Chinese:月桂, 授予荣誉, ...
- Japanese:ローリエ, 称賛する, ...
- Arabic:غار, كَرَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:דַּפְנָה, לְכַבֵּד, ...
- Russian:лавр, увенчать лаврами, ...
- Ukrainian:лавр, вшанувати, ...
- Hindi:लॉरेल, सम्मानित करना, ...
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