noun
Meaning 1
plural of laurel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
Examples
- Two mountain laurels were in bloom.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
laurels
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noun
Meaning 2
Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
third-person singular simple present indicative of laurel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an award for bravery
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: award, accolade, honor, honour
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: symbol
Narrower terms: trophy, prize, aliyah, academic degree, degree, pennant, crown, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, mention, honorable mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt
noun
Meaning 5
the state of being honored
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: honor, honour
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: standing
Narrower terms: glory, glorification, fame, celebrity, renown, esteem, regard, respect, repute, reputation
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.