Meaning of the word laurel in English

What does laurel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

laurel

US /ˈlɔːr.əl/
UK /ˈlɔːr.əl/

Verb

1.

bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement.

Example:
she will be laureled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors

Noun

1.

any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.

2.

an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.

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