A Laurel

1. Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils. 
2. A crown of laurel.
3. (figuratively, chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.
4. (historical) An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.

Usage notesEdit

• The name is extended to other plants which in some respect resemble the true laurel.