laurel family — the plant family Lauraceae, characterized by evergreen or deciduous trees having simple, leathery leaves, aromatic bark and foliage, clusters of small green or yellow flowers, and fruit in the form of a berry or drupe, and including the avocado,… … Universalium
Laurel — may refer to:BotanyLauraceae, the botanical laurel family, including: *Azores laurel (Laurus azorica) *Bay Laurel ( Laurus nobilis ), the original true laurel that is the source of bay leaves used as a food flavouring. *California Laurel (… … Wikipedia
laurel — [lôr′əl] n. [ME laurer, lorel < OFr lorier < L laurus] 1. any of a genus (Laurus) of evergreen trees or shrubs of the laurel family, native to S Europe and widely cultivated in the U.S., with large, glossy, aromatic leaves, greenish yellow… … English World dictionary
Laurel forest — is a subtropical or mild temperate forest, found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable and mild temperatures. They are characterized by evergreen, glossy leaved trees, with members of the Laurel family (Lauraceae) prominent, either as … Wikipedia
Laurel, Batangas — Laurel is a 4th class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 27,604 people in 5,153 households. This is named after Miguel Laurel(The first Laurel).The story of Miguel… … Wikipedia
laurel — /lawr euhl, lor /, n., v., laureled, laureling or (esp. Brit.) laurelled, laurelling. n. 1. Also called bay, sweet bay. a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves. Cf. laurel family. 2 … Universalium
laurel — I. noun Etymology: Middle English lorel, in part from Medieval Latin laureola spurge laurel (from Latin, laurel sprig), in part modification of Anglo French lorer, from Old French lor laurel, from Latin laurus Date: 14th century 1. an evergreen… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Laurel — /lawr euhl, lor /, n. 1. Stan (Arthur Stanley Jefferson), 1890 1965, U.S. motion picture actor and comedian, born in England. 2. a city in SE Mississippi. 21,897. 3. a town in central Maryland. 12,103. 4. a female given name. * * * (as used in… … Universalium
laurel — lau•rel [[t]ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr [/t]] n. v. reled, rel•ing (esp. brit.) relled, rel•ling. 1) pln Also called bay IV, 1) sweet bay a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves. 2) pln any tree of … From formal English to slang
family Lauraceae — noun a family of Lauraceae • Syn: ↑Lauraceae, ↑laurel family • Hypernyms: ↑magnoliid dicot family • Member Holonyms: ↑Ranales, ↑order Ranales, ↑Ranunculales, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
