Definition of Laurel
Laurel
lau·rel
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a particular shrub/tree with dark, glossy, pointed leaves that used to be woven into crowns to honor victors in ancient Greek and ancient Roman times; the bay tree;
e.g. He was awarded a crown of laurel leaves as an honor.
(verb)
to honor someone by presenting them with a crown of bay leaves (laurel);
e.g. They held a ceremony to laurel the winners of the games.
(verb)
any of a group of shrubs with aromatic evergreen leaves, similar to the original bay tree;
e.g. The mountain air was fragrant with laurel and flowers.
(verb)
something presented to honor or recognize an achievement, especially a crown of bay leaves (laurel);
e.g. He placed a laurel on the winner's head and shook the winner's hand.
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