laurel

See also: Laurel

English

Laurus nobilis

Etymology

From Middle English lorrer, Anglo-Norman lorer, from Old French lorier, from lor, from Latin laurus (“laurel”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɒɹ.əl/, /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlɔɹ.əl/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒɹəl

Noun

laurel (plural laurels)

  1. An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
  2. A crown of laurel.
  3. (figuratively, chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.
    to win laurels; to crown with laurels.
  4. (historical) An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.

Usage notes

  • The name is extended to other plants which in some respect resemble the true laurel.

Derived terms

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Spanish

Etymology

Via Old Occitan laurier, ultimately from Latin laurus (“laurel”).

Noun

laurel m (plural laureles)

  1. (botany) laurel

Derived terms

  • laurel alejandrino
  • laurel cerezo
  • laurel real
  • laurel rosa
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