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laurel

/ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/

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

Examples :

"The gardener carefully pruned the laurel bush in the park, shaping its glossy leaves. "
plant nature

Related Words

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration rhododendron

rhododendron noun

/ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/

Oleander (Nerium oleander).

"My grandmother's garden has beautiful rhododendrons, though they are not actually oleander. "

Illustration yellowish

yellowish adjective

/ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/

Somewhat yellow (in colour).

"The old house had yellowish paint that needed repainting. "

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration lanceolate

lanceolate noun

/ˈlænsiəleɪt/ /ˈlænsioʊleɪt/

Any such artefact

"The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt, revealing a lanceolate crafted from obsidian. "

Illustration evergreen

evergreen noun

/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/

A tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally.

"The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "

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distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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celebratory adjective

/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

"The team erupted in celebratory cheers after winning the championship game. "