Definition of Laurus

1. Noun. Small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves.

Exact synonyms: Genus Laurus
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Lauraceae, Lauraceae, Laurel Family
Member holonyms: Bay, Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Laurus Nobilis, True Laurel

Definition of Laurus

1. n. A genus of trees including, according to modern authors, only the true laurel (Laurus nobilis), and the larger L. Canariensis of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Formerly the sassafras, the camphor tree, the cinnamon tree, and several other aromatic trees and shrubs, were also referred to the genus Laurus.

Medical Definition of Laurus

1. A genus of trees including, according to modern authors, only the true laurel (Laurus nobilis), and the larger L. Canariensis of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Formerly the sassafras, the camphor tree, the cinnamon tree, and several other aromatic trees and shrubs, were also referred to the genus Laurus. Origin: L, laurel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laurus

lauric acid in-chain-hydroxylase
lauric acid monooxygenase
lauric acids
lauriferous
laurin
laurinol
lauriol
laurionite
lauristinus
laurite
laurone
lauroyl
lauroyls
lauroylsarcosine
laurus (current term)
laurustine
laurustinus
lauryl
lauryl alcohol
lausenite
lautarite
lautenthalite
lautite
lauwine
lauwines
lav
lava
lava-like
lava dome

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