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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"
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.
Someone who has been honored in a certain way is sometimes called a laureate, as in poet laureate and Nobellaureate. Laurel is often used in the phrase rest on one’s laurels, meaning “to rely on one’s past accomplishments and honors without continuing to try to perform at a high level.”.
LAUREL definition: 1. a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small…. Learn more.
LAUREL meaning: 1. a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small…. Learn more.
Definition of laurel noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
lau·rel. (lôr′əl, lŏr′-) n. 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.
LAUREL meaning: 1 : an evergreen tree or bush with shiny pointed leaves; 2 : honor or fame given for some achievement.
Laurel definition: An evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) of the Mediterranean region valued for its aromatic ovate leaves, used in cooking.
any of various similar trees or shrubs, as the mountain laurel or the great rhododendron. the foliage of the laurel as an emblem of victory or distinction. a branch or wreath of laurel foliage.
