true laurel
true laurel · true laurels
Laurus nobilis, to distinguish it from other species called laurelsLaurus nobilis (bay laurel), to distinguish it from other species called laurels.
Meaning
1 sensesLaurus nobilis (bay laurel), to distinguish it from other species called laurels.
More definitions
- small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
Forms
plural: true laurels| Singular | true laurel |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors:baybay laurelbay treeLaurus nobilis