Meaning Of Laurel

n.

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.

n.

A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; -- especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.

n.

An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.