Laurel Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɫɔɹəɫ/

LAW-ruhl

UK

/lˈɔːɹəl/

LAW-ruhl

Definition

A laurel is an evergreen shrub with shiny leaves, often used in cooking or as a symbol of victory and honor.

Usage & Nuances

'Laurel' is both a cooking ingredient and a symbol of achievement (like 'resting on your laurels'). In awards or ancient traditions, laurels refer to a wreath or crown signifying honor. Less commonly used in everyday speech except with 'bay leaf' or metaphorically.

• Spanish: laurel
• Portuguese (BR): loureiro - louro
• Portuguese (PT): loureiro - louro (planta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 月桂 (植物) - 荣誉 (象征)
• Chinese (Traditional): 月桂 (植物) - 榮譽 (象徵)
• Hindi: तेजपत्ता - सम्मान (प्रतीक)
• Arabic: غار (نبات) - إكليل الغار (رمز النصر)
• Bengali: লরেল - বিজয়পত্র - তেজপাতা (মসলা হিসেবে)
• Russian: лавр - лавровый лист
• Japanese: ローリエ - 月桂樹
• Vietnamese: cây nguyệt quế - lá nguyệt quế
• Korean: 월계수 - 월계관
• Turkish: defne - defne yaprağı
• Urdu: لوریل - برگِ لوریل
• Indonesian: daun salam - pohon salam - mahkota kemenangan

Example Sentences

We added a laurel leaf to the soup.

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The winner received a crown of laurel.

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The laurel is green all year.

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After the big win, she wore her laurel wreath proudly.

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You can't rest on your laurels if you want to keep succeeding.

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The chef says real Italian sauce needs fresh laurel leaves.

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