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Laurel

/ˈlɒɹ.əl/

Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.

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📖 Definitions of "Laurel"

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.

verb

1
To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.
2
To enwreathe.
3
To award top honours to.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Laurel"

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Word	Definition
laurel wreathnoun	A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.
accoladenoun	An expression of approval; praise.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
bay wreathnoun	(antiquity) wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
spurgenoun	Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.
wreathnoun	An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
womannoun	An adult female human.
littlenoun	(chiefly uncountable or in the singular) A small amount.
stannoun	(Internet slang, sometimes derogatory) An extremely obsessive fan of a person, group, character, or creative work, particularly one whose fixation is unhealthy or intrusive.
deputynoun	One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
felixnoun	A male given name from Latin.
lauriernoun	A surname from French.
doynoun	(Yorkshire, dialectal, endearing) A term of address to a young child.
wreathesnoun	The motion or pattern of something that wreaths.
kudosnoun	Praise; accolades.
glorynoun	Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
distinctionnoun	(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
homagenoun	(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.