laurel
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈlɔːrəl/
- The ancient Greeks would often place a laurel crown on the heads of their heroes during ceremonies.
- laurel crown
- laurel wreath
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- Mendicant's hair of laurels, A single tambourine.
- And, Suetonius stresses he was bald, a feature he disguised in the time honoured way by combing his hair forward and wearing a large Laurel wreath.
- Siri, can you a Laurel wreath?
Examples
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And in fact she holds a Laurel wreath above his head, crowning him because of that victory.
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Won't you at least wear your laurel wreath... so I can be reminded it's the divine Caesar that honors me so?
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And my laurel crown is on me.
Academic text (2017) -
The laurel wreath is ready now To place upon his loyal brow.
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Also, she learned that laurel crowns were used to adorn emperors.
Academic text (1997) -
Her first clue was an imprint on the coin; it was a likeness of a person wearing a laurel crown.
Academic text (1997) -
In the center, a rectangular pedestal, decorated with garlands and a laurel wreath symbolizing victory, supports a statue of a seated female Indian figure.
Academic text (2013) -
After winning the race, she was awarded a laurel wreath to celebrate her victory.
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In art class, we made a replica of a laurel wreath to represent success in our projects.
Synonyms
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3.1
A ring of flowers or leaves that people place as a decoration at ceremonies and funerals
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7.0
A circular band of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honor
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9.9
A small ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head
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7.9
A crown of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honour used in ancient Greece and Rome
Compounds
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5.5
A small evergreen tree with shiny scented leaves used in cooking and for making wreaths
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7.0
A bush or small evergreen tree with shiny leaves and white flowers used as a garden hedge
- US
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9.9
A small evergreen bush from California with scented leaves and whitish berries
- Specialized
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7.6
A tree that grows in the southern United States with shiny leaves like a laurel
- Specialized
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9.9
A small North American bush with narrow leaves and red flowers that is poisonous to young farm animals
- Indian
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9.9
A tree from southern India and Malaysia with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers
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8.2
An evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and white or pink flowers that grows in North American woods
- Specialized
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7.8
A small evergreen tree in the southern United States with glossy leaves and berries that are not edible
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8.6
A coastal tree with scented leaves, small flower clusters, olive-like fruit and hard wood
A tree from the west coast of North America with strong-smelling leaves and hard wood
- US
A fast-growing evergreen bush with arching, interlaced branches and clusters of white flowers
A large tropical tree with many creamy white flowers and hard wood used for furniture
- Specialized
An evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves, white flower clusters, and poisonous fruit
- Specialized
A family of flowering plants that includes trees like laurel, avocado, and cinnamon
- Specialized
A small bush with narrow leaves and red flowers that is poisonous to young farm animals
- Australian
A tree that has leaves with a strong smell and gives hard wood for furniture
A small evergreen tree from the Mediterranean with glossy fragrant leaves used to flavor food and for wreaths
- Specialized
A small poisonous bush with shiny thick leaves and small yellow-green flowers that grows in woods
Surface Forms
Etymology
Laurel for a wreath comes from the old custom of making crowns from the leaves of the laurel tree, from Latin laurus. Imagine a winner wearing a ring of green leaves as a sign of 'victory' — that is a laurel.