Laurel
nounHow many syllables in Laurel?
There are 2 syllables in the word Laurel.How to pronounce Laurel:
Definition of Laurel:
- Laurel (noun):
- an evergreen shrub or tree (laurus nobilis of the family lauraceae, the laurel family) of southern europe with small yellow flowers, fruits that are ovoid blackish berries, and evergreen foliage once used by the ancient greeks to crown victors in the pythian games
Synonyms for Laurel:
arthur stanley jefferson laurel
award
badge
bay wreath
bronze
button
clasp
crown
decoration
gold
honor
insignia
laurel wreath
medal
medallion
ribbon
rosette
silver
stan laurel
star
title
trophy
Antonyms for Laurel:
criticism
disadvantage
dishonor
dishonour
disrespect
eyesore
frivolity
frivolousness
ill repute
immateriality
imperfection
inconsequence
inconsequentiality
inferiority
insignificance
insignificancy
insubstantiality
irrelevance
meaninglessness
measliness
mediocrity
negligibility
negligibleness
paltriness
pettiness
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