bay laurel
Noun
Meaning
small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
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A resident of Bay Laurel Drive reported fraudulent charges on a credit card at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday.
Here in Davis, bay laurel trees are a common sight.
You can see pictures of my overwintered rosemary and bay laurel (yes, bay leaf!) here: http://foodperson.
Ground bay laurel may be substituted for whole leaves, and does not need to be removed, but it is much stronger.
The bay laurel plant was used in expiatory sacrifices and in making the crown of victory at these games.