HyperDic: cherry_laurel

English > 2 senses of the expression cherry laurel:
NOUNplantcherry laurel, laurel cherry, Prunus laurocerasusfrequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil
plantcherry laurel, laurel cherry, mock orange, wild orange, Prunus carolinianasmall flowering evergreen tree of southern United States
English > cherry laurel: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningfrequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil.
Synonymslaurel cherry, Prunus laurocerasus
Member ofPrunus, genus PrunusA genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions
Broadershrub, bushA low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
Spanishlaurel cerezo, lauroceraso
CatalanPrunus laurocerasus
English > cherry laurel: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningsmall flowering evergreen tree of southern United States.
Synonymslaurel cherry, mock orange, wild orange, Prunus caroliniana
Member ofPrunus, genus PrunusA genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions
Broaderangiospermous tree, flowering treeAny tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary

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