bay laurel

• Árvore ou arbusto perene e aromático (Laurus nobilis), originário da região do Mediterrâneo, cujas folhas são usadas como tempero na culinária para aromatizar sopas, ensopados e molhos.

An aromatic evergreen tree or shrub (Laurus nobilis) native to the Mediterranean region, whose leaves are used as a culinary herb for flavoring soups, stews, and sauces.

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   An evergreen tree or shrub (Laurus nobilis) with aromatic leaves, used as a culinary herb and in ancient times for making laurel wreaths.

   Árvore perene aromática

   • Bay laurel leaves are often added to soups and stews for flavor.
   • The ancient Greeks crowned victors with wreaths made from bay laurel.
   • She planted a bay laurel tree in her garden for its fragrant leaves.