Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Lauraceae, especially the sweet bay or bay laurel (Laurus nobilis).

“The chef used the laurus for the traditional Greek dish.”

2. noun

a type of laurel tree or its leaves, used in ancient Greece for wreaths and as a symbol of honor.

“In the Olympic games, the winners would be crowned with a wreath made from the laurus.”