bay laurel

/beɪ ˌlɔrəl/
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Definitions of bay laurel
  1. noun
    small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
    synonyms: Laurus nobilis, bay, bay tree, true laurel
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    type of:
    laurel
    any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
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