meaning of laurel
1. An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus (L. nobilis), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils; -- called also sweet bay.
2. A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; -- especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.
3. An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the kings head on it was crowned with laurel.
4. 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
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