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cherry laurel

/ˈtʃɛri ˈlɒrəl/

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/ˈtʃɛri ˈlɒrəl/C1formal
  • ruВечнозеленый кустарник или небольшое дерево (Prunus laurocerasus) с глянцевыми темно-зелеными листьями и мелкими белыми цветками, часто используемое для живых изгородей и декоративных целей. Его листья содержат цианогенные соединения и токсичны при проглатывании.

An evergreen shrub or small tree (Prunus laurocerasus) with glossy dark green leaves and small white flowers, often used for hedging and ornamental purposes. Its leaves contain cyanogenic compounds and are toxic if ingested.

  1. Evergreen shrubC1formal

    A species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to regions of Europe and Asia, often used as an ornamental hedge.

    ruВечнозеленый кустарник

    • The cherry laurel is a popular choice for garden hedges due to its dense foliage.
    • Cherry laurel produces small white flowers in spring.
    • The leaves of the cherry laurel contain cyanogenic compounds.