laurel

a plant with shiny green leaves that are often used to make wreaths or crowns, especially in ancient Greece and Rome

lirio de la paz, laurel (árbol)

• laurel leaves

Collocations wreath of laurel · crown of laurel

• The ancient Greeks used wreaths of laurel to crown their heroes.

  Los antiguos griegos usaban guirnaldas de laurel para coronar a sus héroes.

an achievement or success, especially in sports or competitions

logro, éxito

• win a laurel

Collocations athletic laurels · academic laurels

• He won many laurels in his athletic career.

  Él ganó muchos logros en su carrera atlética.

a symbol of peace or victory, often used in art and literature

símbolo de paz o victoria

• symbolize peace

Collocations laurel of peace · laurel wreath

• The laurel symbolizes victory in many cultures.

  El laurel simboliza la victoria en muchas culturas.

a type of herb used in cooking, with a strong flavor and aroma

albahaca, hierba de sabor fuerte

• use laurel leaves

Collocations laurel leaves in cooking · add laurel to a dish

• Add some laurel leaves to the soup for extra flavor.

  Añade algunas hojas de laurel al caldo para darle más sabor.

a type of decorative leaf pattern used in art and design, often resembling the leaves of a laurel tree

diseño decorativo en forma de hoja

• laurel motif

Collocations laurel design · laurel pattern

• The laurel motif is a common decorative element in classical architecture.

  El motivo de la hoja de laurel es un elemento decorativo común en la arquitectura clásica.