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Mountain Laurel (Noun)

Meaning 1

A North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The mountain laurel was in full bloom, covering the hillsides with a vibrant blanket of white flowers.
  • Mountain laurel is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
  • The hikers had to navigate through dense thickets of mountain laurel to reach the top of the mountain.
  • In the late spring, the mountain laurel flowers attract a variety of pollinators and other wildlife to the area.
  • The ranger pointed out the tall mountain laurel bushes that were a favorite food source for the local deer population.

Synonyms

  • Kalmia Latifolia
  • Wood Laurel
  • Calico Bush
  • American Laurel

Meaning 2

Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Pacific coast residents appreciate the mountain laurel for its attractive foliage and small clusters of flowers in the spring.
  • The mountain laurel produces tiny white flowers that have a delicate and sweet aroma.
  • Woodworkers highly value mountain laurel for its durable and beautiful wood grain.
  • On the Pacific coast, the mountain laurel tree grows gradually and eventually provides shade and shelter.
  • A unique feature of the mountain laurel tree is its picturesque clusters of small flowers followed by olivelike fruit.

Synonyms

  • Pepperwood
  • California Olive
  • Umbellularia Californica
  • California Laurel
  • Sassafras Laurel
  • California Bay Tree
  • Spice Tree
  • Oregon Myrtle

Hypernyms

  • Laurel
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