laurel

A noun referring to an aromatic tree of the laurel family, or a wreath of its foliage worn as a symbol of victory or achievement.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматическое дерево семейства лавровых или венок из его листьев, носимый как символ победы или достижения.esÁrbol aromático de la familia de las lauráceas, o corona hecha con sus hojas que se otorga como símbolo de victoria o logro.frNom désignant un arbre aromatique de la famille des lauracées, ou une couronne de ses feuilles portée comme symbole de victoire ou de réussite.deEin aromatischer immergrüner Baum oder Strauch aus der Familie der Lorbeergewächse; auch ein aus seinen Blättern geflochtener Kranz, der als Symbol für Sieg oder besondere Leistung getragen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa a árvore aromática da família das lauráceas (Laurus nobilis), também chamada loureiro, ou a coroa feita com suas folhas, usada como símbolo de vitória ou conquista.zh名词，指樟科月桂属的芳香常绿树木，也指用其叶子编成的花环，作为胜利或荣誉的象征。arشجرة عطرية دائمة الخضرة من الفصيلة الغارية، أو إكليل يُصنع من أوراقها ويُلبس رمزاً للنصر أو الإنجاز.

1. Aromatic tree B2 formal

   Any of various aromatic trees or shrubs of the family Lauraceae, often with glossy leaves.

   • The laurel tree in the garden has beautiful, dark green leaves.
   • Bay laurel is commonly used in cooking for its fragrant leaves.
   • The forest was filled with laurel and other evergreen plants.

   ruЛаврesLaurel (árbol aromático)frLaurier (arbre aromatique)deLorbeerptlourozh月桂arغار

   Synonyms: baybay laurelbay treesweet bay

2. Symbol of victory B2 formal

   A wreath made from laurel leaves, worn on the head in ancient times as a symbol of victory, honor, or achievement.

   • The champion was crowned with a laurel wreath.
   • In ancient Greece, laurels were awarded to winners of the Olympic Games.
   • The poet received a laurel for his outstanding literary work.

   ruСимвол победыesLaurel como símbolo de victoriafrLaurier (symbole de victoire)deSymbol des SiegesptSímbolo de vitóriazh胜利的象征arرمز النصر

   Synonyms: bay wreathgarlandlaurel wreathwreath

• laurels plural form
• laurels' possessive plural form
• laurel's possessive singular form