n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, berry, laurel berry, from Anglo-French bai, from L. baca
Date: 15th century
1 a : LAUREL 1 b : any of several shrubs or trees (as the red bay or sweet bay) resembling the laurel ― compare BAY RUM
2 a : a garland or crown especially of laurel given as a prize for victory or excellence b : HONOR , FAME ― usually used in plural