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laurel

/ˈlɔːrəl/ /ˈlɔːrəl/
noun
GeneralBiology
  1. 1 defne, defne ağacı countable

Definition (English)

An evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic leaves.

Example Sentences

  1. She planted a young laurel bush near the garden fence.
    Bahçe çitinin yanına genç bir defne çalısı dikti.
  2. In ancient times, champions were crowned with a laurel wreath.
    Eski çağlarda şampiyonlara defne tacı takılırdı.
Figurative
  1. 1 övgü, başarı payesi, şeref countable

Definition (English)

Praise, honor, or distinction gained through an achievement.

Example Sentences

  1. The young novelist won fresh laurels with her latest book.
    Genç romancı son kitabıyla yeni övgüler kazandı.
  2. After their championship victory, the team refused to rest on their laurels.
    Şampiyonluk zaferinden sonra takım eski başarılarıyla yetinmeyi reddetti.

Synonyms

Collocations

rest on one's laurelslook to one's laurelslaurel wreathwin laurelslaurel treelaurel leaf

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