sweet bay

• Trivialname des Echten Lorbeers (Laurus nobilis), dessen aromatische Blätter als Küchengewürz verwendet werden; auch Bezeichnung für andere Pflanzen mit ähnlich duftendem Laub.

A common name for the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), whose aromatic leaves are used as a culinary herb, or for certain other plants with similar fragrant foliage.

1. Aromatic evergreen treeB2formal

   A small evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) with aromatic leaves used as a culinary herb, also known as bay laurel.

   Aromatischer immergrüner Baum

   • The sweet bay tree grows well in Mediterranean climates.
   • She added a sweet bay leaf to the soup for flavor.
   • Sweet bay leaves are often used in bouquet garni.

2. C1formalamerican

   A type of magnolia tree (Magnolia virginiana) with fragrant white flowers, native to the southeastern United States.

   Magnolie virginische

   • The sweet bay magnolia blooms in early summer.
   • Its creamy white flowers have a sweet, lemony scent.
   • Sweet bay trees thrive in swampy areas of the South.