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Laurel

/lˈɔrəl/
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(noun) An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.

Do you know of a dish that has laurel leaves in it?
Laurel leaf tea is said to fight insomnia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In ancient times, a ____ wreath was given to the winners of competitions as a symbol of their great victory.

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