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Laurus

Laurus

8.2
A small group of evergreen trees and shrubs with fragrant leaves used as bay leaves for cooking
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔːrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Laurus
  • The leaves of Laurus nobilis are commonly used as bay leaves in cooking.

Examples

  • Some species in the Laurus genus are valued for their fragrant foliage.

  • Many chefs prefer using Laurus leaves for flavor.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Laurus trees in Mediterranean climates.

  • The Laurus tree is often used in cooking.

  • The leaves of Laurus nobilis are commonly used as bay leaves in cooking.

  • Some species in the Laurus genus are valued for their fragrant foliage.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Laurus trees in Mediterranean climates.

Surface Forms

Laurus singular
Lauruses plural

Etymology

Laurus is the old Latin name for the laurel or bay tree, an evergreen with fragrant leaves. People long ago made crowns from laurus for winners, which is why English words like laurel and laureate are linked and why the name points to these aromatic trees today.