/ ˈlɒrəl; NAmE ˈlɔːr-; ˈlɑːr-/ noun
1.
[ U , C ] a bush with dark smooth shiny leaves that remain on the bush and stay green through the year
2.
laurels [ pl. ] honour and praise given to sb because of sth that they have achieved
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IDIOMS
- look to your laurels
- rest / sit on your laurels
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English lorer , from Old French lorier , from Provençal laurier , from earlier laur , from Latin laurus .