Laurel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlɒɹ.É™l/, /ˈlɔːɹ.É™l/
• US IPA: /ˈlɔɹ.É™l/
• Rhymes: -É’rÉ™l

Origin

From Middle English lorrer, Anglo-Norman lorer, from Old French lorier, from lor, from Latin laurus ("laurel").

Full definition of laurel

Noun

1. An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
2. A crown of laurel.
3. (figuratively, chiefly in the plural) honor, distinction, fame.to win laurels; to crown with laurels.
4. An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel

Derived terms

Usage notes

The name is extended to other plants which in some respect resemble the true laurel.

Anagrams

• allure