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Noun: Laurus nobilis
  1. Small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavouring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
    - true laurel, bay, bay laurel, bay tree

Type of: laurel

Part of: genus Laurus, Laurus

Encyclopedia: Laurus nobilis