laurel
/ˈlɒɹ.əl//ˈlɔɹ.əl/
noun
- 1
Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
- 2
A crown of laurel.
- 3
(chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.
“to win laurels; to crown with laurels”
- 4
Any plant of the family Lauraceae.
- 5
Any of various plants of other families that resemble laurels.
- 6
An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.
verb
- 1
To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.
- 2
To enwreathe.
- 3
To award top honours to.
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