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laurus


Meanings
  • noun

    A plant of the laurel family, Bay Laurel, with glossy evergreen leaves used in cooking and as a medicinal herb.

    - "The chef added laurus leaves to the stew."
    - "Laurus is an essential ingredient in traditional Italian dishes."

Rhymes
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claus,aus,flour,power
Variants
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laura , lauras
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'.


Trivia
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  1. The laurus tree can live up to 1,000 years.

  2. The laurus tree is native to the Mediterranean region.


Related Concepts
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  1. Bay Leaf: A common name for the dried leaves of the laurus plant, used as a seasoning in cooking.


Culture
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In ancient Greece and Rome, laurus was associated with victory and triumph. Wreaths made of laurus leaves were awarded to Olympic winners. In literature, laurus is a character in Shakespeare's 'Troilus and Cressida'.

How to Memorize "laurus"

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    - Visualize the glossy, green leaves of the laurus plant.

  2. associate

    - Associate laurus with victory and triumph.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Laurus is a laurel, used in the kitchen for a victorious meal'.


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