laurels Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   honour; accolade; honor; award.
   
   • an award for bravery
2. noun the state of being honored
   honour; honor.
   
3. noun any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
   laurel.
   
4. noun United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
   Laurel; Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel; Stan Laurel.
   
5. noun (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
   bay wreath; laurel; laurel wreath.
   

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