A Mediterranean evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) having aromatic, simple leaves and small blackish berries. Also called bay5, bay laurel, sweet bay.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A shrub or tree, such as the mountain laurel, having a similar aroma or leaf shape.
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A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests. Often used in the plural.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Honor and glory won for great achievement. Often used in the plural.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
An evergreen shrub or tree ( 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.
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verb-transitive
To crown with laurel.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To honor, especially with an award or a prize.
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verb
To deck or crown with laurel.
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Honour by adorning with a laurel or presenting with an award:.
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biographical name
Stan 1890–1965 born British comic actor in United States.
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