Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

laurus nobilis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.43 in modern English

Syllables: lau-rus no-bilis
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

Synonyms

true laurel bay bay laurel bay tree

Questions

What does laurus nobilis mean?: small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

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