sweet bay
sweet bay · sweet bays
Synonym of true laurel, to distinguish it from related speciesSynonym of true laurel, to distinguish it from related species.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of true laurel, to distinguish it from related species.
More definitions
- shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States
Origin
From sweet + bay ("berry").From sweet + bay ("berry").
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Forms
plural: sweet bays| Singular | sweet bay |
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Synonyms
5 synonymstrue laurelto distinguish it from related species
Close in meaning
- shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States:swamp bayswamp laurelMagnolia virginiana