Laurel (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks crowned their victors with wreaths made from the sacred laurel tree.
- In the garden, a bay laurel tree grew tall and provided a natural shade for the nearby bench.
- Laurel leaves were used in traditional medicine for their healing properties and distinct aroma.
- The fragrance of the laurel tree filled the air as the sun set over the forest.
- A sprig of fresh laurel was added to the stew for extra flavor and a touch of elegance.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Pepperwood
- Bay Tree
- Persea Borbonia
- Ceylon Cinnamon Tree
- Mountain Laurel
- Sassafras Laurel
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
- California Bay Tree
- Spice Tree
- Cinnamomum Camphora
- Oregon Myrtle
- Red Bay
- Cassia-bark Tree
- Bay Laurel
- Sassafras Tree
- California Olive
- Sassafras Albidum
- Umbellularia Californica
- Cinnamomum Cassia
- Bay
- Laurus Nobilis
- Ceylon Cinnamon
- Cinnamomum Loureirii
Meaning 2
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Roman general was crowned with a wreath of laurel after his triumphant return from battle.
- In ancient Greece, a laurel wreath was awarded to the winner of the Olympic Games as a symbol of honor and achievement.
- The victorious athlete proudly wore the laurel on his head as he walked through the streets of Athens.
- According to legend, the laurel wreath was a favorite of Apollo, who wore it as a symbol of his divine status.
- The laurel wreath was placed on the head of the poet laureate, signifying his mastery of the literary arts.
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Meaning 3
United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Stan Laurel was a renowned comedian and actor who formed the famous duo Laurel and Hardy.
- The comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy was known for their hilarious antics and physical comedy.
- Laurel's on-screen persona was that of a childlike and innocent man who often found himself in trouble.
- Laurel and Hardy's films were incredibly popular during the 1920s and 1930s, and they remain beloved today.
- Laurel's partnership with Oliver Hardy resulted in some of the most iconic comedies of the 20th century.