noun🔗ShareLaurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils."The gardener carefully pruned the laurel bush in the park, shaping its glossy leaves. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA crown of laurel."After winning the spelling bee, Maria received a laurel as a symbol of her victory. "achievementculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame."to win laurels; to crown with laurels"achievementvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny plant of the family Lauraceae."The chef used a bay laurel leaf to flavor the soup. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various plants of other families that resemble laurels."Even though it's called "mountain laurel," the plant in our garden is actually a type of rhododendron that only resembles real laurel. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel."My great-grandmother's collection included a rare laurel, a gold coin from 1619. "royalhistoryvaluefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath."The school principal decided to laurel the winning science project with a handmade wreath of bay leaves. "achievementculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enwreathe."The graduating class was laurelled with celebratory ribbons. "achievementroyaltraditionliteraturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo award top honours to."The school plans to laurel the student with the highest GPA at the graduation ceremony. "achievementsportcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
