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laurel

The correct spelling is laurel.

How to pronounce laurel

/ˈlɒɹ.əl/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɒɹ.əl/

Say it like: Lau-rel

The correct spelling is laurel. Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils. For example: "to win laurels; to crown with laurels"

Usage Examples

to win laurels; to crown with laurels

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
  2. 2.A crown of laurel.
  3. 3.(chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.
  4. 4.Any plant of the family Lauraceae.
  5. 5.Any of various plants of other families that resemble laurels.

verb

  1. 1.To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.
  2. 2.To enwreathe.
  3. 3.To award top honours to.

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