Definitions for "LAUREL"
Keywords:  laurus, nobilis, victory, wreath, bay
The _laurus_, a vegetable dedicated to Apollo, and formerly defoliated to wreathe the brows of victors and such poets as had influence at court. (_Vide supra._)
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus (Laurus nobilis), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils; -- called also sweet bay.
The leaves of the bay-tree used as a symbol of victory.
Keywords:  peerages, virtue, king, science, crown
A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; -- especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.
An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.
A person recognized by the society for having mastered an art or science, and who has shown great virtue.
United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
The Laurel Amtrak Station, located in Laurel, Mississippi, is served by the passenger train. The street address is 230 North Maple Street, in the heart of downtown Laurel.
Keywords:  glory, character
a character of glory
Keywords:  peer, realm
Peer of the Realm.