Found 2 items, similar to bay leaf.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: bay leaf bay leaf n : dried leaf of the bay laurel
English → English (gcide) Definition: Bay leaf 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.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] The patriot's honors and the poet's bays. --Trumbull. [1913 Webster] 3. A tract covered with bay trees. [Local, U. S.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Bay leaf \Bay" leaf`\ See under 3d Bay. [1913 Webster]