Meaning Of The Word Bay leaf

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bay leaf
countable noun: A bay leaf is a leaf of an evergreen tree that can be dried and used as a herb in cooking.

bay leaf in American English
the dried, aromatic leaf of certain plants (esp. Laurus nobilis) of the laurel family, used as a seasoning in cooking
noun: the dried leaf of the laurel, used in cookery

bay leaf in British English
noun: a leaf, usually dried, of the Mediterranean laurel, Laurus nobilis, used in cooking to flavour soups and stews

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