laurel Sentence Examples
- The poet was crowned with a laurel wreath in recognition of their literary achievements.
- In ancient Greece and Rome, the laurel tree was considered sacred to Apollo, the god of poetry and music.
- The leaves of the laurel tree are used in cooking as a flavorful herb.
- The laurel tree is also used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits.
- The Laurel Mountains are a beautiful mountain range located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
- Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, California, is a popular neighborhood known for its music scene.
- Laurel Burch was a renowned American artist and designer known for her whimsical jewelry and artwork.
- The name Laurel is derived from the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel tree."
- Laurel Hubbard represented New Zealand in weightlifting at the 2020 Summer Olympics, becoming the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an individual event.
- The term "resting on one's laurels" means to become complacent and stop striving for improvement.
laurel Meaning
laurel (n)
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
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)
(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
laurel (n.)
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus (L. nobilis), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils; -- called also sweet bay.
A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; -- especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.
An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.
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FAQs About the word laurel
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family, United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of
bronze,crown, ribbon, silver, medallion, title, insignia, medal, gold, award
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The poet was crowned with a laurel wreath in recognition of their literary achievements.
In ancient Greece and Rome, the laurel tree was considered sacred to Apollo, the god of poetry and music.
The leaves of the laurel tree are used in cooking as a flavorful herb.
The laurel tree is also used in traditional medicine for its various health benefits.
