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laurel

[lawr-uhl, lor-] / ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr- /


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Stepping away into the L.A. mountains, you’ll be greeted with a sound bath from crickets and birds as the smell of pine, sage and bay laurel fills your nostrils.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall on Sunday in her role as first minister.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

On 1 July 2002 he laid a laurel wreath at the monument, two hours ahead of the main council ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and she will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday in her role as first minister.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

The mountain laurel tightened their leaves, and the apple blossoms froze.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George