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lau·rel
 laurel
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- pronunciation:
- law
r
 l
- phrases:
- rest on one's laurels
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of various evergreen trees or shrubs of the Mediterranean area, now cultivated in America, that have large, shiny, aromatic leaves and bear yellow flowers.
- synonyms:
- evergreen
- similar words:
- mountain laurel, rhododendron
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| definition 2: |
any of several similar or related trees or shrubs, such as the mountain laurel.
- similar words:
- evergreen, mountain laurel, rhododendron
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) honor or distinction (from the crown of laurel leaves awarded in ancient Greece to athletes and military heroes).
- synonyms:
- commendations, distinction, glory, honors, kudos
- similar words:
- acclaim, awards, celebrity, citations, fame, laudation, popularity, prestige, renown, tributes
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| related words: |
award, citation, honor, trophy, victory |
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| phrase: |
rest on one's laurels |
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