laurel
noun
[ ˈlɒr(ə)l ]
• any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.
• an aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree, several kinds of which form forests in tropical and warm countries.
• the foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head as an emblem of victory or mark of honour in classical times.
• "the bust depicts the president wearing Roman laurels, armour, and a cloak"
laurel
verb
• bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement.
• "she will be laurelled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors"
Origin:
Middle English lorer, from Old French lorier, from Provençal laurier, from earlier laur, from Latin laurus .
