laurel in Greek
laurel in Greek is δάφνη, κότινος, δάφνες — laurel means an evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic leaves, or a wreath made from its branches.
laurel in Greek
δάφνη
Pronounced: dafni
An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
κότινος
Pronounced: kotinos
A crown of laurel.
δάφνες
Pronounced: dafnes
(figuratively, chiefly, in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.
What does "laurel" mean?
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noun An evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic leaves, or a wreath made from its branches.
"Ancient Greek athletes were crowned with a laurel wreath."
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noun Honor, distinction, or praise earned through achievement.
"The director has earned many laurels for her latest film."
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laurel in a sentence
- Ancient Greek athletes were crowned with a laurel wreath.
- The director has earned many laurels for her latest film.
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What is "laurel" in Greek?
"laurel" in Greek is δάφνη, κότινος, δάφνες. laurel means: An evergreen shrub with glossy, aromatic leaves, or a wreath made from its branches.
How do you pronounce δάφνη?
"laurel" in Greek is δάφνη, pronounced "dafni".
How do you use "laurel" in a sentence?
Example: "Ancient Greek athletes were crowned with a laurel wreath." In Greek, "laurel" is δάφνη, κότινος, δάφνες.
Are there other ways to say "laurel" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "laurel": δάφνη, κότινος, δάφνες.
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