lauraceous

English

Etymology

From Lauraceae, from Latin laurus (“laurel”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌlɔɹˈeɪ.ʃəs/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

lauraceous (comparative more lauraceous, superlative most lauraceous)

  1. (botany) Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including laurel, sassafras, cinnamon, true camphor, etc.

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