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noun
Laurus nobilis (bay laurel), to distinguish it from other species called laurels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bay, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: laurel
History
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