laurel

• Существительное, обозначающее ароматическое дерево семейства лавровых или венок из его листьев, носимый как символ победы или достижения.

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.

1. B2formal

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

   Лавр

   • 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.

   Синонимыbaybay laurelbay treesweet bay

2. B2formal

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

   Символ победы

   • 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.

   Синонимыbay wreathgarlandlaurel wreathwreath