laurelled

lau·rel

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawr-uh l, lor-]
- /ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawr-uh l, lor-]
- /ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr-/

Definitions of laurelled word

noun laurelled Also called bay, sweet bay. a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves. Compare laurel family. 1
noun laurelled any tree of the genus Laurus. 1
noun laurelled any of various similar trees or shrubs, as the mountain laurel or the great rhododendron. 1
noun laurelled the foliage of the laurel as an emblem of victory or distinction. 1
noun laurelled a branch or wreath of laurel foliage. 1
noun laurelled Usually, laurels. honor won, as for achievement in a field or activity. 1

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Origin of laurelled

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; dissimilated variant of Middle English laurer, earlier lorer < Anglo-French; Old French lorier bay tree, equivalent to lor bay, laurel (< Latin laurus) + -ier -ier2; see -er2

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Parts of speech for Laurelled

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laurelled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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