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Laurel

An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus (L. nobilis), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils; -- called also sweet bay.

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Bay 76% connected

Reddish brown; of the color of a chestnut; -- applied to the color of horses.

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Bay tree 76% connected

A species of laurel. (Laurus nobilis).

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Cassia 76% connected

A genus of leguminous plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees) of many species, most of which have purgative qualities. The leaves of several species furnish…

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Cinnamon 76% connected

The inner bark of the shoots of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, a tree growing in Ceylon. It is aromatic, of a moderately pungent taste, and is one of the bes…

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Sassafras 76% connected

An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.

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Chaplet 76% connected

A garland or wreath to be worn on the head.

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Coronal 76% connected

Of or pertaining to a corona (in any of the senses).

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Garland 76% connected

The crown of a king.

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Wreath 76% connected

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.

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