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Laurel
1. A Mediterranean evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) having aromatic, simple
leaves and small blackish berries. Also called bay, bay laurel, sweet bay.
2.
A shrub or tree, such as the mountain laurel, having a similar aroma or leaf
shape.
3. Often laurels A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in
ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests. Honor and
glory won for great achievement.
Shown is a girl wearing a laurel.
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