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Word: Laurel
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English lorer, from Old French lorier, from Provençal laurier, from earlier laur, from Latin laurus
ˈlɒrəl
any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.
Short Definition:bay tree
an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.
Short Definition:aromatic evergreen shrub related to bay tree
the foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head as an emblem of victory or mark of honour in classical times
Short Definition:foliage of bay tree woven into wreath or crown
Examples:- the bust depicts the president wearing Roman laurels, armour, and a cloak
- Mansell became only the seventh Briton to wear the champion's laurels
Word: Laurel
Speech Type: Verb
ˈlɒrəl
bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement
Short Definition:bestow award on someone in recognition of achievement
Examples:- she will be laurelled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors
- one of science fiction's most laurelled writers
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