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    [Noun]  | "lau*rel" | \ ˈlȯr-əl \


    1: an evergreen shrub or tree (Laurus nobilis of the family Lauraceae, the laurel family) of southern Europe with small yellow flowers, fruits that are ovoid blackish berries, and evergreen foliage once used by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in the Pythian games —called also bay, sweet bay

    2: a tree or shrub that resembles the true laurel; especially : mountain laurel

    3: a crown of laurel awarded as an honor


    Origin: 14th century ;

     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;

    [Noun]  | "California laurel" 


    1: an evergreen Pacific coast tree (Umbellularia californica) of the laurel family with small umbellate flowers


    Origin: 1857 ;

    [Noun]  | "great laurel" 


    1: a large-leaved evergreen rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) of eastern North America with rosy bell-shaped flowers more or less speckled with green —called also rosebay rhododendron


    Origin: 1784 ;

    [Noun]  | "mountain laurel" 


    1: a North American evergreen shrub or small tree (Kalmia latifolia) of the heath family with glossy leaves and umbels of rose-colored or white flowers


    Origin: 1739 ;

    [Noun]  | "sheep laurel" 


    1: a dwarf shrub (Kalmia angustifolia) of the heath family that is native to northeastern North America and is poisonous to livestock and that resembles mountain laurel but has narrower leaves and smaller bright red flowers —called also lambkill


    Origin: 1810 ;

    [Noun]  | "spurge laurel" 


    1: a low-growing Eurasian shrub (Daphne laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves and axillary racemes of yellowish flowers


    Origin: 1597 ;

    [Verb]  | "laurel" 


    1: to deck or crown with laurel


    Origin: 1631 ;

    [Idiom]  | "look to one's laurels" 


    1: to work in order to keep one's success or position

    [Idiom]  | "rest/sit on one's laurels" 


    1: to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success

    [Plural noun]  | "laurels" 


    1: public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement;


      * e.g., " ... the medics received many laurels for their heroic actions during the disaster "



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     [ "laurels" ]

    1: Ancient Roman for your butt.

      * e.g.,  ... to rest on one's laurels 


     [ "laurels" ]

    2: Get up off your laurels and go do something!

      * e.g.,  ... She rests on her laurels all the time. 

     [ "Laurel" ]

    1: The kind of girl who laughs while reading all of this because it's scarily true.

      * e.g.,  ... I'm a Laurel and this is hilarious 

     [ "Laurel" ]

    1: Laurel- The most gorgeous girl in the universe. All she ever asks out of anyone is to be loved. Once you meet her, you never want to leave her side. No other girl can compare to her unworldly beauty. An angel in disguise. A girl that won't let life slip away. A girl that will wake up early just to watch the sunrise, and stay up late just to see the moon and count the stars. She has an amazing personality, and is completely lovable. You would kill just to see her smile. Likes performing. Usually a dancer. A little insecure at times, but can be very confident. A girl that brings the party wherever she goes. Gets hurt easily, but doesn't show it. Also has a tedency to repeat herself. The reason you wake up in the morning. THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND. A girl that will listen to your problems and makes you forget about all the bad in the world. Without her, life would be meaningless. Also known for her great fashion sense, and great taste in music. An amazing kisser. Loves the ocean. Completely unique, like her name. If you ever are lucky enough to come across a Laurel, hang on to her. Make her your bestfriend. And never let her go.

      * e.g.,  ... Justin: "DAMN. Laurel is so beautiful. I wish I was her boyfriend." David: "Dude, I know. But I doubt you'd get anywhere near her. I doubt ANYONE will get anywhere near her........sigh..." *walks away* Justin: "FML..." 

     [ "Laurel" ]

    1: (adj.)- someone crazy(in a good way), sweet, silly, cute and ultimately a child at heart.

      * e.g.,  ... Laurel 

     [ "laurel" ]

    1: A girl that will take your breath away, without even trying. The crown jwel of everyones life around her. No matter what, if you see her smile it's impossible to frown. The girl that you would do anything just to see her smile. That smile makes your heart melt, and sends tingles down your spine. You can have fun with her, just doing nothing, swingging life away. Every second away from her is another second closer to the next time you will see her. The total package. You can try but, words can't even describe her.

      * e.g.,  ... Yeah, thats my girlfriend, shes the laurel of my life 

     [ "Laurel" ]

    1: A beautiful girl whos greatest wish is to be loved unconditionally. She loves dancing in the rain, spinning in endless circles till she collapses from exaustion and watches the colours of the rainbow fly overhead.

      * e.g.,  ... She is so amazingly Laurel! 

     [ "Laurelle" ]

    1: A beautiful, sweet-spirited, intelligent girl. Strong in her faith, prayerful but feisty! A home-body but still likes to see new sights and travel. Brilliant, competitive and a true friend!

      * e.g.,  ... Laurelle is like Ruth or Esther in the Bible 

     [ "laurel" ]

    1: A girl that is the total package. She has a beautiful face and a great body.

      * e.g.,  ... "Jessica Alba is a laurel!" 

     [ "Laurel" ]

    1: a beautiful, funny, crazy (in a good way) girl, who will always be there for you if you are her friend. she is an incredible person, although at times she is strange. but beware if you fall for her, you won't be the only one, and she is very indecisive. so scoop her up before someone else does.

      * e.g.,  ... Brian:"Wow, Laurel is amazing and beautiful" Danny:"Yeah, I know, I want her to be my girlfriend" Brian:"Me too!" 

     [ "Laurel " ]

    1: A very pretty girl, with beautiful eyes and nice legs.

      * e.g.,  ... Laurel she's some pretty good lookin' girl I know. 

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