2007-02-08 13:12:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It is a Spanish word of uncertain origin
2007-02-12 04:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lau·rel (lôrl, lr-) KEY
NOUN:
A Mediterranean evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) having aromatic, simple leaves and small blackish berries. Also called bay 5 , bay laurel , sweet bay .
A shrub or tree, such as the mountain laurel, having a similar aroma or leaf shape.
A wreath of laurel conferred as a mark of honor in ancient times upon poets, heroes, and victors in athletic contests. Often used in the plural.
Honor and glory won for great achievement. Often used in the plural.
2007-02-08 13:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by mastersciprof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's my cats name. There were two cats at one time-Laurel and Hardy, but Hardy left. Laurel is a big, beautify Russian Blue cat.
2007-02-08 15:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can "Hardy" answer this question...
2007-02-08 13:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by Denis L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋