laurel

Definition

• n. any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
• n. United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
• n. (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

Word forms

Plural

laurels

Example sentences

1. n.

   The laurel tree is often used as a symbol of victory.

2. vt.

   The committee decided to laurel her for her outstanding contributions to the community.