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noun
Synonym of true laurel, to distinguish it from related species.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: true laurel, to distinguish it from related species
Antonyms: none provided
noun
shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: swamp bay, swamp laurel, Magnolia virginiana
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: magnolia
History
From sweet + bay ("berry").
