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(lôr′ē it; for v., -āt′)

adjective

woven of sprigs of laurel: said of a crown or wreath
crowned with a laurel wreath as a mark of honor or distinction
worthy of honor; distinguished; preeminent, esp. among poets

Origin: ME < L laureatus < laurea (corona), laurel (wreath), fem. of laureus, of laurel < laurus, laurel

noun

a person on whom honor or distinction is conferred
poet laureate

transitive verb laureated, laureating

to honor or confer distinction upon
to appoint to the position of poet laureate

Related Forms:

laureateship noun

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adjective

Worthy of the greatest honor or distinction: “The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag” (James Traub).
Crowned or decked with laurel as a mark of honor.
Archaic Made of laurel sprigs, as a wreath or crown.

noun

One honored or awarded a prize for great achievements especially in the arts or sciences: a Nobel laureate.
A poet laureate.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin laureātus, adorned with laurel

Origin: , from laurea, crown of laurel

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine of laureus, of laurel

Origin: , from laurus, laurel

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lauˈre·ate·shipˌ noun

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