Laurel Wreath (Noun)
Meaning 1
An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Medaille Militaire
- Navy Cross
- Distinguished Service Order
- Silver Star Medal
- Croix De Guerre
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Medal Of Honor
- Air Medal
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Distinguished Conduct Medal
- Bronze Star Medal
- Order Of The Purple Heart
- Victoria Cross
- Oak Leaf Cluster
Meaning 2
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In ancient Greece and Rome, victorious athletes and military leaders often wore a laurel wreath to symbolize their achievements.
- A laurel wreath adorned the head of the Roman general, signifying his triumph in battle.
- According to legend, the gods awarded a laurel wreath to the winners of the ancient Olympic Games.
- In Greek mythology, Apollo wore a laurel wreath, and its leaves were said to possess sacred and healing properties.
- A victorious Caesar donned a laurel wreath to commemorate his conquests in Gaul.