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lau·rel
 laurel
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- pronunciation:
- law
r
 l
- phrases:
- rest on one's laurels
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an evergreen tree or shrub that has large, shiny leaves and yellow flowers.
- synonyms:
- evergreen
- similar words:
- rhododendron
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| definition 2: |
a tree or shrub that is like a laurel, such as the mountain laurel.
- similar words:
- evergreen, rhododendron
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| definition 3: |
(plural) honor or distinction. The ancient Greeks gave crowns of laurel leaves to their heroes.
- synonyms:
- distinction, glory, honors
- similar words:
- acclaim, awards, celebrity, fame, popularity, prestige, tributes
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| related words: |
award, honor, trophy, victory |
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| phrase: |
rest on one's laurels |
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