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Laurel means any tree in the genus of evergreen trees and shrubs called Laurus, the leaves of these trees or something that looks like these trees, or means victory, fame and honor. (noun)
- An example of a laurel is the Japanese Laurel.
- An example of laurel is the honor of a soldier.
Laurel means of the family Lauraceaue of shrubs and trees. (adjective)
An example of something laurel is the cinnamomum laurel tree which is the source for cinnamon bark.
Laurel means to crown with a wreath made of Laurel leaves, or to honor someone. (verb)
An example of laurel is to give a medal to a brave soldier.
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