el
masculine
/lawˈɾel/
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Translation
laurel, bay leaf
Word origin
From Latin laurus ('laurel, bay tree'). English 'laurel' and the name 'Laura' come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- laurus
- English cognates
- laurel, Laura
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Plurallaureles
Examples
guiso darle sabor.
Add a bay leaf to the stew to give it flavour.
.
A very tall laurel grows in the garden.
¿ lentejas?
Do you usually put bay leaf in your lentils?
coronaban .
The ancients crowned their heroes with laurel.
¡ !
Do not rest on your laurels after a single success!
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