laurel
- n any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
- n 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)
- n (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
laurel-tree
- n small tree of southern United States having dark red heartwood
laurel and hardy
- n United States slapstick comedy duo who made many films together
laurel cherry
- n frequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil
- n small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States
laurel oak
- n large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil
- n small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles
laurel sumac
- n small aromatic evergreen shrub of California having paniculate leaves and whitish berries; in some classifications included in genus Rhus
laurel willow
- n European willow tree with shining leathery leaves; widely naturalized in the eastern United States
laurel wreath
- n an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
- n (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
laurels
- n a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- n the state of being honored
- n any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
- n 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)
- n (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
laurelwood
- n tropical American tree; valued for its hard durable wood
laurence olivier
- n English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
laurens
- n leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792)
laurentian highlands
- n a large plateau that occupies more than 40% of the land area of Canada; it extends from the Great Lakes northward to the Arctic Ocean
laurentian plateau
- n a large plateau that occupies more than 40% of the land area of Canada; it extends from the Great Lakes northward to the Arctic Ocean
laurentius
- n Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
lauric acid
- n a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)