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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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This word is part of lesson 77.