Bay leaf

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

bay leaf
    n 1: dried leaf of the bay laurel

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Bay \Bay\, n. [F. baie a berry, the fruit of the laurel and
   other trees, fr. L. baca, bacca, a small round fruit, a
   berry, akin to Lith. bapka laurel berry.]
   1. A berry, particularly of the laurel. [Obs.]
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   2. The laurel tree ({Laurus nobilis}). Hence, in the plural,
      an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for
      victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of
      branches of the laurel.
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            The patriot's honors and the poet's bays.
                                                  --Trumbull.
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   3. A tract covered with bay trees. [Local, U. S.]
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   {Bay leaf}, the leaf of the bay tree ({Laurus nobilis}). It
      has a fragrant odor and an aromatic taste, and is used for
      flavoring in food.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Bay leaf \Bay" leaf`\
   See under 3d {Bay}.
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