laurel
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/ˈlɔːrəl/
/ˈlɔːrəl/
GeneralBiology
- 1 defne, defne ağacı countable
Definition (English)
An evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, aromatic leaves.
Example Sentences
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She planted a young laurel bush near the garden fence.Bahçe çitinin yanına genç bir defne çalısı dikti.
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In ancient times, champions were crowned with a laurel wreath.Eski çağlarda şampiyonlara defne tacı takılırdı.
Figurative
- 1 övgü, başarı payesi, şeref countable
Definition (English)
Praise, honor, or distinction gained through an achievement.
Example Sentences
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The young novelist won fresh laurels with her latest book.Genç romancı son kitabıyla yeni övgüler kazandı.
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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