adjective

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

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

noun

1. a person on whom honor or distinction is conferred
2. poet laureate

transitive verb laureated -·at′ed, laureating -·at′·ing

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