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california laurel

Cal·i·for·nia lau·rel
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh lawr-uh l, lor-]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh lawr-uh l, lor-]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/

Definitions of california laurel words

  • noun california laurel a Pacific coast shrub or tree (Umbellularia californica) of the laurel family, having aromatic evergreen leaves and hard wood; Oregon myrtle: a source of bay leaves 3
  • noun california laurel Also called bay tree. a tree, Umbellularia californica, of the laurel family, native to the western coast of the U.S., having aromatic leaves and umbels of yellowish-green flowers. 1
  • noun california laurel the hard, golden-brown wood of this tree, used for making furniture and decorative objects. 1
  • noun california laurel Umbellularia californica, a tree native to the coastal forests of western North America. 0
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Origin of california laurel

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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california laurel popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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